Parkville: My Health Record in Pharmacy

Overview

Following the My Health Record expansion program, all Australians will have a record by the end of 2018 unless they indicate that they do not want one. This will support timely access to important health information by both patients and their treating healthcare providers, and improve patient health outcomes.

This workshop will introduce the My Health Record system and explore its features and functionalities, and benefits and uses, as they relate to pharmacy practice. The workshop will prepare participants to engage with the system and integrate it with their clinical workflow.

Light refreshments, tea/coffee and workshop materials will be provided.

Networking and refreshments from 7pm.

Workshop to commence at 7:30pm.

*Eventbrite ticket is for registration purposes only. Please bring your PSA membership on the night for CPD recording.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, pharmacists should be able to:

• List the features and benefits of My Health Record in pharmacy practices
• Describe how to communicate the benefits of the My Health Record system to patients
• Describe the privacy and security measures taken to protect My Health Record and how to discuss privacy concerns
• Describe how more comprehensive clinical information (access via My Health Record) can contribute to patient care

*These learning objectives are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Competency Standards (2016): 1.6.1, 1.2.1, 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 2.1.2, 2.3.1, 2.4.2, 3.1.1, 3.3.3.

Competency Standards (2010): 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.3.1, 1.4.1, 2.1.3, 2.2.2, 6.1.1, 6.2.5, 7.1.1, 7.1.3.

*These competencies are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

CPD credits:

Accreditation number: CX17166O

This activity is accredited for up to 2 hours of Group 2 CPD suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan.

*Please note: The above information is correct at time of publication and is subject to change

Speaker: Danny Agnola, Toni Riley and Andrew Robinson

Sponsor

Funding for this activity has been provided by the Australian Digital Health Agency.