Pharmacists play a key role in supporting aged care facilities to meet medicine safety standards and uphold best practice governance. This session explores practical strategies to strengthen medicine management systems, identify and mitigate risks, and improve compliance with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards. Attendees will gain insights into implementing effective governance frameworks that reduce medicine errors and promote safer, high-quality care.
Learning objectives:
· Describe the pharmacist’s role in supporting facilities to meet medicine safety and governance standards.
· Identify strategies to strengthen medicine management systems and reduce errors.
· Discuss practical approaches to implementing effective governance frameworks in aged care settings.
Competency standards (2016): 1.6, 3.5, 4.7
