Pharmacy Responsibilities. 13.1 The pharmacy will complete the community pharmacy monitoring form for each client and will return to Cambridgeshire County Council when an outcome has been achieved at the four week stage.
13.2 This outcome at four weeks should be either QUIT, NOT QUIT or LTF – LOST TO FOLLOW UP. Return of the monitoring form is also necessary at this stage for reimbursement of the NRT prescriptions. Data quality: There should be a strong emphasis on collecting and reporting gold standard data and should be attempted for all quit attempts. Gold standard data includes a quit rate of above 50%, Carbon monoxide monitoring above 85%, lost to follow up rate of 15% or below, and above 90% of all clients ethnicity, occupations and the medication used.
13.3 The pharmacy will complete the community pharmacy monitoring form for each client who is seen from weeks 5-8 and 9-12 weeks and will return to Cambridgeshire County Council for reimbursement of the NRT prescriptions.
13.4 It is the Pharmacy responsibility to inform the client that at the end of the 12 week period they will have to purchase any subsequent NRT products.
13.5 The Pharmacy will ensure that they provide CO monitoring to all clients and it is the Pharmacy responsibility to purchase subsequent CO monitor cardboard tubes and D pieces once the starter kit has been used. For additional supply information please contact Camquit.
13.6 The pharmacy reviews its standard operating procedures and the referral pathways for the service. The pharmacy will maintain links with local smoking cessation services to ensure that referral pathways are maintained.
13.7 The pharmacy can demonstrate that pharmacists and staff involved in the provision of the service have undertaken CPD relevant to this service and Cambridgeshire County Council organised training provided by accredited trainers including an annual Xxxxx 0 training update.
13.8 The pharmacy participates in an annual Cambridgeshire County Council organised audit of service provision which will be completed by CAMQUIT between February and April.
13.9 The pharmacy co-operates with any locally agreed Cambridgeshire County Council led assessment of service user experience.
13.10 The pharmacy should inform the Cambridgeshire County Council if they are no longer able to participate in the scheme due to movement of trained staff or if they no longer wish to participate in the scheme. A minimum of one months notice period should be given to Cambridgeshire County Council should th...
Pharmacy Responsibilities. 7.1 The pharmacist must ensure that their professional indemnity cover is either provided by the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPA) or another organisation that have confirmed that this activity will be included in their policy.
7.2 The service should be provided in a pharmacy, which must have a suitable area for consultation with patients. This may be a quiet area within the shop, where privacy can be maintained, rather than a separate room.
7.3 The pharmacy will be required to ensure that there is sufficient trained staff to be able to deliver the service according to this specification.
7.4 Also it is the responsibility of the pharmacy to ensure that there is sufficient medication, support materials and Chlamydia testing kits to be able to deliver the service.
7.5 The pharmacy will be required to designate space to display a poster giving information on emergency contraception.
7.6 The client should always be advised to talk to her GP or local family planning clinic, regardless of whether a supply is made. However, where the pharmacist, on the basis of the information obtained, is not certain that emergency contraception can be supplied, the client should be referred to a doctor immediately (refer to clinic lists).
7.7 Emergency contraceptives are not suitable for repeated use as they have a higher failure rate than regular oral contraceptives. Patients should be told to visit their GP or family planning clinic if menstruation is late, missed or lighter than usual or if there is any unusual pain. It may be advisable for the client to seek advice earlier about on-going contraception.
7.8 Pharmacists should use their judgement in terms of the best way to phrase the offer of a Chlamydia Test Kit. Acceptance rates are usually highest when it is phrased in a routine way, for example "we ask everyone who is given EHC in your age group to complete a Chlamydia test. Here is a kit for you"
Pharmacy Responsibilities. 6.1 The pharmacy will complete and return the monthly monitoring data required by the CCC in a timely fashion, i.e. by the deadline set by the CCC.
6.2 The pharmacy has appropriate CCC provided health promotion material available for the user group and promotes its uptake.
6.3 The pharmacy reviews its standard operating procedures and the referral pathways for the service.
6.4 The pharmacy should be able to demonstrate that pharmacists and staff involved in the provision of the service have undertaken CPD relevant to this service and CCC organised training provided by accredited trainers.
6.5 The pharmacy participates in CCC organised audit of service provision where required and will co-operate with the CCC inspection, monitoring and evaluation procedures which may include inspections to evaluate and record the Service Provider’s performance.
6.6 The pharmacy co-operates with any locally agreed CCC-led assessment of service user experience.
6.7 The pharmacy will nominate a named individual who will act as a point of contact for this service.
6.8 It is important that pharmacies protect children and adults from avoidable harm (as defined in Safeguarding Children and Adults guidelines) including safeguarding training, training on the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty. A Safeguarding lead should be identified in each practice. Safeguarding Children guidelines can be obtained via this link: Safeguarding Adults guidelines can be obtained via this link:
Pharmacy Responsibilities. 6.1 The pharmacy will complete all interventions on the PharmOutcomes system.
6.2 The pharmacy has appropriate CCC provided health promotion material available for the user group and promotes its uptake.
6.3 The pharmacy reviews its standard operating procedures and the referral pathways for the service.
6.4 The pharmacy should be able to demonstrate that pharmacists and staff involved in the provision of the service have undertaken CPD relevant to this service and CCC organised training provided by accredited trainers.
6.5 The pharmacy participates in CCC organised audit of service provision where required and will co-operate with the CCC inspection, monitoring and evaluation procedures which may include inspections to evaluate and record the Service Provider’s performance.
6.6 The pharmacy co-operates with any locally agreed CCC-led assessment of service user experience.
6.7 The pharmacy will nominate a named individual who will act as a point of contact for this service.
Pharmacy Responsibilities. 7.1 The pharmacist must ensure that their professional indemnity cover is either provided by the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPA) or another organisation that have confirmed that this activity will be included in their policy.
Pharmacy Responsibilities. The pharmacy will complete the community pharmacy voucher for each client and will return to Cambridgeshire County Council each month. The pharmacy reviews its standard operating procedures and the referral pathways for the service. The pharmacy will maintain links with local smoking cessation services to ensure that referral pathways are maintained. The pharmacy can demonstrate that pharmacists and staff involved in the provision of the service have undertaken CPD relevant to this service and Cambridgeshire County Council organised training provided by accredited trainers. The pharmacy participates in an annual Cambridgeshire County Council organised audit of service provision which will be completed by CAMQUIT between February and April. The pharmacy co-operates with any locally agreed Cambridgeshire County Council led assessment of service user experience. The pharmacy should inform the Cambridgeshire County Council if they are no longer able to participate in the scheme due to movement of trained staff or if they no longer wish to participate in the scheme. A minimum of one month’s notice period should be given to Cambridgeshire County Council should the Pharmacy wish to terminate or temporarily put the service on hold.
Pharmacy Responsibilities. Part 1. 6.1 The pharmacy will complete and return the monthly monitoring data required by the CCC in a timely fashion, i.e. by the deadline set by the CCC.
Pharmacy Responsibilities. The area of the pharmacy used for provision of the service must provide a sufficient level of privacy and safety and meet the criteria specified for providing the Advanced Service of the Community Pharmacy contract. The specific objectives of the pilot are: To offer targeted vascular checks in an easily accessible community setting at appropriate times of the day To accurately test and record specific anthropometric and lifestyle information in order to calculate a personalised estimated level of CVD risk using a Framingham/QRisk 2 based score To communicate this risk to the individual and signpost accordingly To accurately and promptly report information to General Practice The service is primarily a preventative one; it is not intended for those people who already have vascular disease. The pharmacy contractor has a duty to ensure that pharmacists and staff involved in the provision of the service are aware of, and operate within local protocols and have the relevant knowledge and are appropriately trained in the operation of the service. Ensure that their staff meet the training, registration and competence requirements, The pharmacy must maintain appropriate records to ensure effective ongoing service delivery and audit. Pharmacists should share relevant information with other health care professionals and agencies, in line with locally determined confidentiality arrangements.
Pharmacy Responsibilities. 2.1 Repacks stock for use in wards, pharmacy, and emergency after-hours service under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
2.2 Visits other entities within the Rockingham Peel Group to manage stock requirements.
2.3 Assists Pharmacists to dispense medications for patient use.
2.4 Assists the Chief Pharmacist to purchase pharmaceutical products from wholesalers and by direct purchase.
2.5 Receives, unpacks, checks and stores all pharmaceuticals (except schedule 8 drugs) according to hospital/pharmacy policies, the Poisons Act and any other applicable legislation.
2.6 Maintains computer records of pharmaceuticals received and issued including regular stock-takes.
2.7 Types reports and other correspondence for the Chief Pharmacist as required.
2.8 Collates end-of-month statistics.
Pharmacy Responsibilities. The area of the pharmacy used for provision of the service must provide a sufficient level of privacy and safety and meet the criteria specified for providing the Advanced Service of the Community Pharmacy contract. The specific objectives of the pilot are: ▪ To offer targeted weighing in an easily accessible community setting at appropriate times of the day. ▪ To accurately test and record specific anthropometric and lifestyle information. ▪ To communicate this weight to the individual if they require the data. ▪ To accurately and promptly report information to General Practice. The pharmacy contractor has a duty to ensure that pharmacists and staff involved in the provision of the service are aware of, and operate within local protocols and have the relevant knowledge and are appropriately trained in the operation of the service. Ensure that their staff meet the training, registration and competence requirements, The pharmacy must maintain appropriate records to ensure effective ongoing service delivery and audit. Pharmacists should share relevant information with other health care professionals and agencies, in line with locally determined confidentiality arrangements. The Pharmacy should be registered on the Information Governance website and working to a Level 2 declaration.
