Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) release Transitions of Care resource for doctors,pharmacists and patients.
Developed by AdPha and RACGP in collaboration though their respective expert
committees, a first-of-its-kind Medication Management at Transitions of Care resource
kit is now available to help Australians, and their care teams, through one of the riskiest
stages of the patient journey.
Available now for public access through both AdPha and RACGP, the Resource Kit
comprises three resources to support clear, accurate and timely communication as
patients transition through care providers:
1. Practice Update: Medication Management at Transitions of Care clearly defines
the role of the hospital pharmacist, general practice pharmacist (GPP), and the
general practitioner (GP) in delivering safe and quality medication management
services to their patients transitioning between acute and primary care.
2. Resource for healthcare professionals: Safe Medication Management at
Transitions of Care supports healthcare professionals in ensuring safe and
effective medication management during patient transitions between care
settings.
3. Resources for consumers: Medication safety when moving between the
community and hospital helps consumers manage their medicines safely when
moving between home and hospital.
The Transitions of Care resources are now available at the following:
– Medication Management at Transitions of Care Resource Kit (AdPha)
– Medication Management at Transitions of Care Resource Kit (RACGP)
