Development process | Accreditation Standards for Aged Care and MMR Pharmacist training programs

Our approach to developing accreditation standards is always robust, transparent, and consultative. This work will follow our usual processes for developing accreditation standards.

Governance

Our governance structure ensures transparency, consistency, responsiveness, equity, inclusiveness, accountability and effectiveness.

The APC Board will have overall governance and responsibility of the project. An Expert Advisory Group will provide input and advice on the development of the standards and supporting documents. The membership will reflect experience and expertise in medication management reviews, aged care on-site pharmacists, and education.

Stakeholders

We will consult with key stakeholders to help us develop:

new standards
performance outcomes framework
an evidence guide
an accreditation system
role descriptions/professional practice profiles.

Our stakeholders include:

pharmacists and pharmacy students
education providers
pharmacy professional organisations
aged care providers and professionals
consumers and patients
First Nations people and organisations
health professionals.

Feedback and consultations

We will gather feedback from our stakeholders through methods including:

an online survey
in person at forums
in writing
during one-on-one interviews.

Learn more about contributing your feedback.

Project Governance

Expert Advisory Group (EAG)

Prof Debra Rowett - EAG Chair	University of South Australia
Ms Kerri Barwick	Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)
A/Prof Juanita Breen	University of Tasmania
Ms Sofia Cabrera	Australasian College of Pharmacy (ACP)
Ms Lois Fordham	Goodwin Aged Care Services
Ms Kylee Hayward	The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA)
Ms Margaret Jordan	University of Sydney
Dr Mark Naunton	University of Canberra
Dr Amy Page	University of Western Australia
Dr Lisa Pont	University of Technology Sydney
Ms Debbie Rigby	DR Pharmacy Consulting/Pharmeducation
Mr Greg Scarlett	The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA)
Mr Julian Soriano	Tanunda Lutheran Home
Dr Andrew Stafford	Curtin University

Project team

Ms Bronwyn Clark	APC CEO
Ms Glenys Wilkinson	APC Deputy CEO
Ms Claire Bekema	APC Director Standards Development
Ms Kate Spencer	APC Director Accreditation and Assessments
Ms Tiara Miller	APC Administrative Support Officer

Contact information

For any enquiries about the development of the accreditation standards, please contact us at standards@pharmacycouncil.org.au

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