Responsibility for scheme Sample Clauses
Responsibility for scheme. 3.4.1. The lead pharmacist must ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in respect of supervised consumption are in place and that all staff have a comprehensive understanding of these. A sample SOP can be found within appendix 1.
3.4.2. Only one lead pharmacist can be appointed per pharmacy. However pharmacies participating in the Supervised Consumption Scheme may nominate an additional pharmacist(s) to be responsible for the signing of supervised consumption paperwork and running of the scheme on a daily basis (appendix 8). Nominated pharmacists are also encouraged to attend local harm reduction training and complete CPPE or other equivalent professional training.
3.4.3. The lead pharmacist will inform the PPGFSM in writing of any nominated additional pharmacists. If the lead pharmacist leaves, he / she must provide the PPGFSM with six week’s notice. The new pharmacist will be allowed up to three months to become accredited as the replacement lead pharmacist.
3.4.4. In instances of a lead pharmacist being away from work due to unprecedented circumstances (e.g. maternity, long-term sickness), advice must be sought from the PPGFSM.
3.4.5. Accreditation of prior training: Pharmacists who have already been accredited to deliver harm reduction services within another DAAT area may, at the discretion of the PPGFSM, transfer this prior learning and be accredited as responsible pharmacists for supervised consumption. There is, however, an expectation that the lead pharmacist will continue to attend at least one local harm reduction training event on an annual basis and adhere to the conditions and principles laid out within the SLA and the Policy Guidelines.
3.4.6. While the lead pharmacist takes overall accountability for the scheme the role of the lead technician is of paramount importance. Therefore, if they leave, the PPGFSM must be informed as soon as possible. The pharmacy should also provide the name of a new lead technician at this point or on appointment to the post.
Responsibility for scheme. The responsibility for operating the scheme shall rest with MCC and the Town Council.
Responsibility for scheme. Only one ‘pharmacist who is responsible for the service’ can be appointed per pharmacy. However pharmacies participating in the needle exchange scheme may appoint an additional pharmacist as Nominated Pharmacists who are authorised to sign paperwork relating the scheme. All Nominated Pharmacists must provide a sample signature on the Service Level Agreement. ‘The pharmacist who is responsible for the service’ must attend approved harm reduction training in order for the pharmacy to be accredited to the scheme. Appropriate prior learning may be recognised retrospectively by the PHRP and accreditation awarded accordingly. If ‘the pharmacist who is responsible for the service’ leaves, he/she must provide the PHRP with one month’s notice. The new pharmacist will be allowed up to 6 months to become accredited as the replacement ‘pharmacist who is responsible for the service’. The Pharmacy must notify the PHRP, via the Public Health team, of any intended change to the signatory ‘pharmacist who is responsible for the service’s prior to any changes taking place. The PHRP will review the SLA in such instances and will take all reasonable steps to support the transition process. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of the SLA.