WELSH

PHARMACY

AWARDS 2018

Innovations in Quality & Efficiency through Technology in Community Pharmacy

Sponsored by:Positive Solutions & Willach UK

Technology is at the heart of pharmacy and Positive Solutions,in partnership with Willach UK, are delighted to sponsor a platform which acknowledges the excellent projects in this category. Nominations are invited from pharmacists/pharmacy teams, which have developed an innovative programme or project and can show evidence of one or more of the following:

-Improvement in quality of service through use of technology

-How their projects or initiatives have improved inter-professional working

-Innovations and/or a successful implementation programme for a new therapy or pathway in patient care

- Capacity increase, demand reduction or cost savings through the introduction of innovative technology

Judging Panel

The judging panel, made up of respected members of the pharmacy industry, will select three finalists, based on the written entries submitted. They may then liaise with the three finalists before selecting a winner.

Judges

This year’s judging panel includes

Craig Hinks

Community Pharmacist & Director, New Inn Pharmacy

Andrew Evans

Community Pharmacist & MD, JDS Evans Pharmacy

Judge 3 TBC

Deadline for Entry

The closing deadline for application is Monday 9th April 2018 and entries must be accompanied by a digital photograph, at least 500KB for printing quality.

How to Enter:

If you require an application/nomination form or further information please contact: Bridget McCabe

Tel: 02890 999 441 or email:

The Awards Presentation:

The three selected finalists will be announced in Welsh Pharmacy Review and invited with guest, compliments of Positive Solutions andWillach UK, to attend the black tie awards ceremony, at the Vale Resort, Vale of Glamorgan, on Thursday 24th May 2018. The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony and will receive a unique crystal trophy to mark the occasion.

Sponsor Quote:

Positive Solutions Ltd, in partnership with Willach UK Ltd, is delighted to be sponsoring the 2017 Welsh Pharmacy Awards. It is a great opportunity to formally recognise, celebrate and reward the achievements of outstanding Welsh pharmacists and pharmacy teams, who have made a real difference to the profession and to the lives of their patients, which often goes unnoticed. The independently judged Welsh Pharmacy Awards recognise excellence and outstanding dedication to a profession that Positive Solutions Ltd, along with Willach UK Ltd, are proud to be involved with.

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WELSH

PHARMACY

AWARDS 2018

Innovations in Quality & Efficiency through Technology in Community Pharmacy

Sponsored by:Positive Solutions & Willach UK

1. Name:

Pharmacy name and address:

Telephone:

E-mail:

Mobile:

2. Outline your reasons for introducing your new form of technology into your pharmacy.

3. Can you give evidence, through the use of technology, of an improvement in inter-departmental or inter-professional efficiency?

4. Can you demonstrate efficiency savings and/or capacity improvements through the introduction of this technology?

5. Can you demonstrate an appreciable improvement in patient safety as the result of introducing new technology? (This may be through diagnostic or communications systems, hand held devices, software programmes, automated systems or robots etc.)

NB* The above questions are guidelines only and do not need to be entirely applicable to your application.

Extra comments if necessary:

Testimonies from relevant parties are welcomed by the judges.

Please e-mail entry form to:

Or, if you require any further information please contact Bridget McCabe Tel: 02890 999 441.

Entries must be accompanied by a digital photograph.

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