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Delivering outcomes for people with diabetes
June 2014
The Clinical Pharmacy Congress Network
REFLECTIONS ON THE CLINICAL PHARMACY CONGRESS 2014 A couple of months after the hugely successful Clinical Pharmacy Congress, delegates, sponsors and organisers may be reflecting on what was another excellent event. With over 1,800 delegates and 120 sponsors it was clearly the largest gathering of clinical pharmacists in the UK says Mark Robinson, Medicines, Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Advisor to the NHS Alliance, and, I am told, a record number of chief pharmacists. However, we should reflect on the extensive program, comprehensive contents and significant achievements to understand how this was achieved. The program was developed in conjunction with the Centre for Postgraduate Pharmacy Education (CPPE), the Primary Care Pharmacists’ Association (PCPA) and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS). There were at least 77 speakers, experts in their fields, running over 85 sessions and delivering over 54 hours of CPD. The program was accredited by the RPS and complies with the RPS Acreditation Standards and Criteria, meaning that pharmacists can confidently use these sessions as the basis for CPD entries. Perhaps even part of your portfolio for the Faculty – remembering that Dr Catherine Duggan was there. The program was streamed through four main theatres Keynote, Leadership and two Clinical Theatres. The Medicines Optimisation Workshop theatre ran a very interactive program with panel discussions and delegates voting on a wide variety of issues. The Innovation and Technology Forum was another new feature this year. An opportunity for sharing best practice and showing how innovation and technology can boost effectiveness and efficiency. And a leaders forum, bringing together leaders in the profession to discuss important issues. I was particularly impressed CPC had recognised the need for pharmacy technicians, reflecting their importance within delivering high quality services. Delegates were able to celebrate the winners of a ‘Best of Clincal Pharmacy Awards’ this year. Pharmacy, as a profession, sometimes does not reward best practice. Another first for the CPC. Although the winners were all inspirational, I am always impressed with the humility of those the profession looks up to. There were over 120 sponsor stands from large Pharmaceutical Companies, specials suppliers, NHS manufacturing units and professional and special interest organisations. The hall was buzzing from converations and discussions. I have no doubt that the Clinical Pharmacy Congress has become clinical pharmacy’s best opportunity to meet, network and learn, sharing the expertise and insight of the leading players all under one roof. I am sure that the organisers have already started planning for next year. It is a mammoth task to co-ordinate so many sessions and sponsors. I was again impressed that it all run so smoothly – sessions started on time, in the right place without computer glitches. The sponsors where all there with some very impressive stands. I really have to congratulate them on their performance. Lead education partner: Leadership Conference partner: partners:
If you haven’t been – go next year. I am happy to give you some advice: • Don’t think you can do it all in one day – you can’t • Be selective – there are so many good sessions you have to choose carefully • Take part when you can and make sure that you can complete a CPD entry from the sessions that you attend • Leave enough time to visit the sponsor’s stands – they are an important part of your learning experience and you will be surprised with the number and quality • Remember to have a break and a chance to chat with colleagues you meet – networking is important. You will have the opportunity to meet some of the leading lights in the profession • Enjoy the experience and become a regular
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However, I bet they are already thinking of ways to increase value for the delegates and sponsors alike. Receiving feedback and suggestions as to how to break record attendances again and create new ‘firsts’ for the Congress. I can’t wait for next year!
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Mark Robinson MRPharmS, GPhC The Medicines Management Partnership Pharmacy, Medicines and Medicines Optimisation lead, the NHS Alliance This show is absolutely brilliant. It has free education and the top people speaking here to help spread the message around. All of the industry is at the show too. Other organisations that put on shows need to go away and have a real think about what they are doing. Clinical Pharmacy Congress is amazing. Just keep doing what you’re doing.
Philip Howard, Consultant Antimicrobial Pharmacist, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust We came to maintain our profile and find new customers and we’ve been successful on both fronts. We’ve had a good number of enquiries. A really good show.
Michelle Rogers, Sales Director, Labcold
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