Hospital Pharmacists’ Association, Ireland
Annual Educational Conference
Fitzpatrick’s Castle Hotel, Killiney, Dublin
19th and 20th April 2008
Preliminary Itinerary and Programme
Friday 18th April 2008
Special Interest Group Meetings may take place on Friday evening. Further information will be
sent out via email.
Saturday 19th April 2008
8.15am
Registration & Coffee
The registration desk will close at 10.00am sharp
9.00am
Workshop Session 1
11.00am
Pharmaceutical Exhibition
Lunch will be served at 1.00pm
2.00pm
Workshop Session 2
4.00
AGM
Note: The AGM may only be attended by fully paid members of the Hospital
Pharmacists’ Association, Ireland who are also enrolled as IMPACT members.
7.00 pm
Drinks Reception
8.00 pm
Gala Dinner with entertainment
Sunday 20th April 2008
9.00am
Workshop Session 3
11.00am
Coffee
11.30am
Servier Award Presentation (2007 winner)
Pilot of an E-Learning Programme as a Training Tool to Optimise Medication
Safety for Nursing Staff in St. James’s Hospital
Eileen Relihan. Medication Safety Facilitator, St James’s Hospital
11.50am
Can a Small Hospital Pharmacy Department Implement New Medication
Safety Initiatives? The Portiuncula Experience.
Geraldine Colohan, Chief Pharmacist, Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe
12.10pm
Servier Award Announcement
Poster Presentation Announcements
12.20pm
Key Note Speech
A Scottish Model of Integrated Pharmaceutical Care
Professor Bill Scott BSc, MSc, DSc (Hons). FR Pharms. Chief
Pharmaceutical Officer, Scotland
1.00pm
Lunch
Note: Posters will be on display from 11am Saturday until 1pm Sunday.
Workshop sessions
Delegates will have the opportunity to attend 3 out of the 7 workshops
Workshop 1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Anna Murphy, Consultant Respiratory Pharmacist, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS
Trust, Leicester, Chair UKCPA – Respiratory Group.
Around 110,000 people in the Ireland suffer with the respiratory condition Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which is a progressive and irreversible health problem mainly
caused by smoking. Ireland has the second highest male mortality from COPD in a league table
of 28 industrialised countries – only one country (Kyrgyzstan) has mortality rates worse than
Ireland.
At the end of this workshop participants will be able to:
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Describe the pathophysiology of COPD
Understand the differences between asthma and COPD and how you diagnose them.
Describe drug therapy strategies for managing both chronic and acute COPD and the
associated complications.
Describe mechanisms of action, contraindications and adverse drug reactions associated
with these therapies.
Workshop 2
Clinical Audit
Ian Callanan MB FRCSI MBA, Clinical Audit Facilitator, St Vincents University Hospital,
Dublin
Clinical audit is an essential component of practice review and professional development, and
increasingly the focus of performance measurement in the health services. However, it may be
an area where lack of experience and / or knowledge can have a negative effect on individual
clinical participation.
This workshop will demystify clinical audit, offering a framework for understanding as well as
performing audits. The differences between research and audit and the ethical aspects of audit
practice will be examined. The place of clinical audit in the realms of clinical practice and other
practical issues will be covered in the workshop and examples of audits will be discussed. The
workshop is aimed at practitioners of all levels.
Workshop 3
Care of the Cancer Patient - A Pharmacist’s Guide
Aoife Lucey BSc(hons) MSc – Senior Pharmacist, St James’s Hospital
Marianna O’Dowd, M Pharm MSc – Senior Pharmacist, St. James’s Hospital
The role of the pharmacist in the care of the cancer patient has evolved considerably over the last
two decades. The advances in clinical pharmacy have complemented the traditional role of the
pharmacist in the manufacture of chemotherapy. The number and the complexity of
chemotherapy regimens have increased in the last number of years. This, together with the
increases in the number of new cancer cases every year and improved survival rates, provides
challenges for the pharmacist in the management of the complications associated with these
patients. The pharmacist has a pivotal role in the treatment of cancer patients and this workshop
aims to review the management of the more common complications of chemotherapy such as
nausea and vomiting (anti-emetics), neutropenic sepsis, tumour lysis syndrome and general
support care.
Workshop 4
Stroke: A Pharmacist’s Contribution to Care
Niamh McMahon, Trinity College Course Co-ordinator, M.Sc. in Hospital Pharmacy,
NMIC/Pharmacoeconomics Centre, St. James' Hospital, Dublin
David Walsh, Senior Pharmacist, St James' Hospital, Dublin
Stroke kills more people in Ireland than lung cancer, bowel cancer, and breast cancer combined.
Furthermore, it is estimated that over 30,000 people in Ireland are survivors of stroke and many
suffer long-term disability. However, strategies for prevention and treatment of stroke in Ireland
have been described as “randomly organised, incomplete and under-funded”. With the
development of a National Stroke Strategy underway by the HSE and a new cardiovascular policy
group set up by the Department of Health looking at the model of service for stroke, it is a critical
time for hospital pharmacists, to develop expertise in the pharmaceutical care of the stroke
patient.
This workshop will aim to:
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Provide an overview of stroke care, concentrating on both acute treatment and secondary
prevention of stroke
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Discuss possible complications commonly encountered in stroke and challenges to drug
administration.
An emphasis will be placed on participant interaction with the opportunity to discuss case
examples, ending with an open discussion on the changing face of stroke care in Ireland.
Workshop 5
Monitoring the Safety of Medicines
Dr. Martin Henman, Senior Lecturer/Co-ordinator of the Centre for the Practice of
Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, TCD
Ms. Niamh Arthur, Pharmacovigilance Manager, Irish Medicines Board
Modern, effective medicines have revolutionised the treatment of many debilitating conditions,
improving both quality and duration of life. However, in addition to their beneficial effects, they
have significant potential, particularly in the context of polypharmacy, to cause serious adverse
reactions, which account for a significant proportion of hospital admissions, as well as prolonging
hospital stay and prompting visits to A&E/GPs.
With increasing numbers of patients, attending a range of different specialists, self-medicating,
using alternative therapies etc., the role of the pharmacist is vital in collating information to
contribute to the identification of risk factors, monitoring experience of use and reporting
suspected adverse reactions.
The workshop will include review of the pharmacology/risks for the development of adverse
reactions, together with discussion of the practical issues related to reporting and how hospitals
can contribute to the pharmacovigilance process. Mechanisms in place for assessment of both
individual adverse reaction reports and cumulative safety data, as well as regulatory options will
also be considered.
This workshop is aimed at all pharmacists with an interest in the safety monitoring of medicines.
Workshop 6
"Bugs and Drugs and Oh Lets Not Forget About the Patient"
Marie Philbin Senior Pharmacist, Antimicrobials, Regional Hospital Tullamore
This workshop is aimed at the non-specialist pharmacists. Antimicrobials are the only
pharmaceutical class where there are three interacting components - the bug, the drug and the
patient. Up to 50% of hospital inpatients can be on antimicrobials at any one time, there is
evidence that up to 50% of antimicrobial prescriptions are inappropriate and approximately 5% of
inpatients on antimicrobials experience an adverse event. A pharmacist is ideally placed to
improve the appropriateness and safety of antimicrobial prescribing.
This workshop will cover the following:
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The types of microorganisms
Antibiotic classes and their spectrum of action
Infection
How the choice of an antimicrobial is influenced by the patient
A little on MRSA
Case Study
Workshop 7
Using Plain English for Written and Verbal Information
Clodagh McCarthy, Plain English and Internal Support Co-ordinator, National Adult
Literacy Agency
In Ireland, it is estimated that one in four adults has a significant literacy difficulty, often shown by
trouble understanding the instructions on a medicine label. This workshop aims to make
pharmacists aware of how literacy difficulties can affect patients and will provide practical tips on
giving clear advice about medication.
In particular, the workshop will discuss:
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The causes and effects of literacy difficulties,
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Appropriate responses if someone has a literacy difficulty,
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Useful techniques for making written messages as clear as possible,
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The role that images play in aiding understanding, and
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Suitable techniques to combine verbal and written information effectively.
Accommodation
Fitzpatrick’s Killiney Castle Hotel
Rochestown Lodge Hotel
(01) 2305400
(01) 2853555
We would like to thank all companies for their support of the Pharmaceutical Exhibition.
We would also like to thank the following companies in particular for their generous contributions
to the meeting:
Abbott Laboratories Ireland Ltd
Allphar Services
Astra Zeneca
B Braun
Baxter Healthcare Ireland
Bayer Schering Pharma
Cahill May Roberts
Fannin and Fannin Compounding
GlaxoSmithKline
Hospira (Ireland) Ltd
Pfizer Healthcare Ireland
Roche (Ireland) Ltd
Sanofi-Aventis Ireland Ltd
Servier Laboratories (Ireland) Ltd
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
MEETING FEES
(Please note meeting fees include one gala dinner ticket)
H.P.A.I. Full Member
EUR 60
H.P.A.I. Associate Member
EUR 60
Retired Members of H.P.A.I.
Free
Non H.P.A.I. Member
EUR 200
Hospital Pre-registration Students
EUR 20
Extra Gala Dinner Tickets
EUR 55
H.P.A.I & Associate Members
Please note that H.P.A.I. 2008-2009 Membership Fees are also due (€ 40 per year). Please pay membership fees and meeting fees together.
Cheques should be made payable to the H.P.A.I. No credit cards can be accepted.
CLOSING DATE FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: 6th April 2007. LATE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED
Name:
Hospital:
I wish to pay
Please tick as appropriate:
HPAI Membership Fees 2008/2009
HPAI Members Annual Educational Conference Meeting Fees
HPAI Associate Members Annual Educational Conference Meeting Fees
HPAI Non-Members Annual Educational Conference Meeting Fees
HPAI Pre-registration Students Annual Educational Conference Meeting Fees
Retired Members of HPAI
Extra Gala dinner tickets
Total
Amount
EUR 40
EUR 60
EUR 60
EUR 200
EUR 20
Free
EUR 55 each
To help us to predict dinner numbers for Saturday night, please tick this box if you know you cannot attend the gala dinner
Please note there is no meeting fee reduction allowed if you cannot attend the dinner
Tick Box
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Members are requested to renew their membership application to facilitate updating of the HPAI membership list. Additional membership
application forms may be obtained on the HPAI website www.hpai.ie. It is necessary to be a member of IMPACT to join the HPAI.
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Please send the Registration Form and cheques for the appropriate amount, made payable to the HPAI to:
PO Box 10
HPAI Annual Educational Conference
Mail Centre, Finisklin
Finisklin Industrial Estate
Sligo
Co Sligo
Final date for the receipt of applications is 28th March 2008. Late applications cannot be processed. If you do not pre-register for the
conference it will cost an additional €50 per person to register at the conference. Persons not pre-registering for the conference are very unlikely
to be able to attend the workshops of their choice.
HPAI Membership Application /Renewal Form
Section I - Personal Details
Name _______________________________________________________________
Hospital _____________________________________________________________
Work Email Address___________________________________________________
Work Address ________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Position
Basic Grade
Senior
Chief II
Other ______________________________________________
Are you the Head of the Department?
Yes
No
Section II
I wish to apply for / renew my membership of the Hospital Pharmacists Association of Ireland. I
understand that I must be a member of the union IMPACT to be a member of this voluntary
group. I am currently a member of the union IMPACT. I agree to abide by the constitution and
rules of the H.P.A.I.
Signed: ________________________________________
Date:
___________________________
If you wish to apply for associate membership of the HPAI please contact the membership
secretary directly at Ethna.McLoone@hse.ie. Associate membership is subject to approval by
the executive committee.
The current subscription fee is €40. Cheques for €40 should be made payable to the HPAI and
returned with this form to the membership secretary: Ethna McLoone, Pharmacy Department,
Letterkenny General Hospital, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Credit cards are not accepted.
Please note that the membership year runs from April to March of the following year. Fees are usually collected at
registration for the Annual Conference. Applications received between April and December are subject to the full fee.
Prospective members wishing to join the association between January and April should complete this form and return it
and the fee, and will have their membership treated as for a full membership year.