5.Delivering public In line with need community HSCB/PHA By March People have greater access to quality health services pharmacies should have an increased 2017 assured public health services in their role in the provision of quality assured communities. public health services. Key Action Action summary Outcome Required *Lead Timescale Responsibility 6.Improving sign Arrangements to improve links and HSCB/PHA By March People will have better access to posting and referral pathways between community 2017 information about public health services pharmacies and other statutory, community in their local area. engagement voluntary and community sector service providers should be implemented Chapter 3 Strategic Goal To provide improved access to clinical expertise and interventions closer to home by making the best use of pharmacists working together with/alongside other healthcare professionals. Key Actions 7. Enhanced delivery of clinical expertise 8. Developing revised service models Indicators Reduced unplanned admissions, readmissions and length of stay in hospital Reduced attendances at GP Out of Hours and Emergency Departments Increased levels of medicines optimisation service delivery Improved compliance with NI Medicines Formulary
5.Delivering public health services In line with need community pharmacies should have an increased role in the provision of quality assured public health services. People have greater access to quality assured public health services in their communities. HSCB/PHA By March 2017 Key Action Action summary Outcome Required *Lead Responsibility Timescale 6.Improving sign posting and community engagement Arrangements to improve links and referral pathways between community pharmacies and other statutory, voluntary and community sector service providers should be implemented People will have better access to information about public health services in their local area. HSCB/PHA By March 2017 Chapter 3 Strategic Goal To provide improved access to clinical expertise and interventions closer to home by making the best use of pharmacists working together with/alongside other healthcare professionals. Key Actions 7. Enhanced delivery of clinical expertise 8. Developing revised service models Indicators Reduced unplanned admissions, readmissions and length of stay in hospital Reduced attendances at GP Out of Hours and Emergency Departments Increased levels of medicines optimisation service delivery Improved compliance with NI Medicines Formulary
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