COMMUNICATION Yes No Comment GP 14: DTCs should Is there a communication strategy for the develop a timely and effective dissemination of communication strategy decisions? For example, detailing method that ensures timely, of communication, frequency, format and effective and recipients. appropriate information Is responsibility assigned for for the intended communicating decisions? audience. Is there a communication process to ensure relevant information reaches the correct audience? GP 15: DTCs should Does the DTC engage with and involve promote the medicines relevant stakeholders, e.g. local health management pathway networks and primary healthcare by engaging with networks? internal and external Is continuity of medication management stakeholders. into consideration when making decisions? RESOURCES Yes No Comment DTCs should be Are resources available to support audit of GP 16: adequately resourced to the DTC’s activities, in terms of internal undertake their functions and outcomes of functions and decisions/recommendations? responsibilities. Does the DTC have appropriate resources to support the secretariat functions, e.g. agenda setting, documentation, follow-up of actions and minute taking? Do members have adequate time to spend on DTC activities, such as attend meetings, and review meeting papers and supporting documents? Is the DTC resourced to provide training where appropriate for its members? [Adapted with permission from: National Prescribing Centre. Supporting rational local decision-making about medicines (and treatments). A handbook of good practice guidance. Liverpool, UK: National Prescribing Centre; 2009.]
COMMUNICATION Yes No Comment GP 14: DTCs should develop a communication strategy that ensures timely, effective and appropriate information for the intended audience. Is there a communication strategy for the timely and effective dissemination of decisions? For example, detailing method of communication, frequency, format and recipients. Is responsibility assigned for communicating decisions? Is there a communication process to ensure relevant information reaches the correct audience? GP 15: DTCs should promote the medicines management pathway by engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Does the DTC engage with and involve relevant stakeholders, e.g. local health networks and primary healthcare networks? Is continuity of medication management into consideration when making decisions? RESOURCES Yes No Comment GP 16: DTCs should be adequately resourced to undertake their functions and responsibilities. Are resources available to support audit of the DTC’s activities, in terms of internal functions and outcomes of decisions/recommendations? Does the DTC have appropriate resources to support the secretariat functions, e.g. agenda setting, documentation, follow-up of actions and minute taking? Do members have adequate time to spend on DTC activities, such as attend meetings, and review meeting papers and supporting documents? Is the DTC resourced to provide training where appropriate for its members? [Adapted with permission from: National Prescribing Centre. Supporting rational local decision-making about medicines (and treatments). A handbook of good practice guidance. Liverpool, UK: National Prescribing Centre; 2009.]
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