Organised by the FIP Industrial Pharmacy Section
Chair(s)
Dr Stephen F. Eckel, ExCo member FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section, Basel Statement Promotion Committee, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, USA & Dr Michael Stepanovic, ExCo member FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section, Basel Statement Promotion Committee, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, USA
Introduction:
This interactive session will focus on the ongoing development of minimum standards for optimal medicines use in hospital pharmacy, a key initiative led by the FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section. These standards aim to define the essential functions and personnel required in every hospital pharmacy, regardless of resource setting, and will serve as a companion document to the FIP Basel Statements.
The session will begin with an introduction to the Basel Statements, the rationale for this initiative, and an update on project progress. Participants will then engage in two interactive workshops to refine draft minimum standards and develop educational guides to support their implementation. The event will conclude with a Q&A discussion to gather additional feedback and foster global collaboration
This session will be organized by the Basel Statement Promotion Committee of the Hospital Pharmacy Section which includes Stephen Eckel, Michael Stepanovic, Jonathan Penm, Rob Moss, Marianne Ivy, Josep M Guiu, and Emmanuel Obiri-Bakai.
Programme:
Tentative programme
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Background to the Basel Statements & project overview: |
| - Why develop minimum standards? | |
| - Rationale & project progress update | |
| - Impact of minimum standards in hospital pharmacy practice in countries with published statements | |
| - Rationale & project progress update | |
| Dr. Stephen F. Eckel and Dr. Michael Stepanovic, ExCo members FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section, Basel Statement Promotion Committee, United States | |
| 09:30 – 11:30 | Workshop 1: Refining the minimum standards for optimal medicines use |
| Participants will review and refine draft Minimum Standards, making modifications, additions, or deletions based on their regional practice experience. | |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | Coffee break |
| 11:45 – 12:45 | Workshop 2: Development of educational guides for implementation |
| Participants will engage in discussions to identify key areas of knowledge needed to educate pharmacy students and hospital pharmacists on implementing the FIP Basel Statements and the minimum standards. We will further develop an understanding of the core competencies and training tools required to ensure hospital pharmacists are equipped to meet and sustain these standards in various practice settings. | |
| 12:45 – 13:00 | Q&A and closing remarks | |
| Open discussion to gather final insights, address participant questions, and outline next steps. | |
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the Basel Statements and the rationale for developing minimum standards for optimal medicines use in hospital pharmacy.
2. Evaluate and refine the draft minimum standards, contributing practice-based insights to ensure they are globally relevant and applicable.
3. Develop strategies for incorporating these standards into educational training programs to prepare pharmacy students and hospital pharmacists for implementation.
4. Engage in consensus-building discussions to align global perspectives on core competencies and operational excellence in hospital pharmacy.
Summary
- Understanding of minimum Standards: How they complement the Basel Statements and their role in hospital pharmacy practice worldwide.
- Active contribution to the standards development process: Shaping the final version based on real-world experiences and regional challenges.
- Guiding education and training efforts: Identifying essential knowledge areas for hospital pharmacists and students to support long-term implementation.
- Global Collaboration: Networking with international experts and contributing to a project that will influence hospital pharmacy practice on a global scale.
Registration:
The session is accessible with pre-registration only via the regular congress registration. Costs to be confirmed.
