LocumCo for HMRs

28/02/2020

Increased Home Medicine Review caps from March 2020 will help reduce the harm caused by medicines


In changes announced today, Approved HMR Service Providers will be able to provide up to 30 HMRs per month from 1 March 2020, an increase of the current 20 HMRs per month cap which has existed since February 2014.

PSA has welcomed this change as valuable in improving consumer access to medicine reviews by relaxing caps that restricted consumers accessing the expertise of pharmacists needed to ensure safe and effective use of their medicines.

Members have told us clearly the caps are causing delays for patients who need to wait for the calendar to tick over to the next month before being able to receive a HMR from their pharmacist who has hit their HMR cap. The cap of 20 HMRs per month particularly hits hard on consumers living in rural communities where there is usually no other accredited pharmacists available to provide the service.

On the background of our release of Medicine Safety: Aged care launched on Tuesday at Parliament House the lifting of the caps for HMRs from 20 to 30 per month will go some way to addressing the challenges from medicines harm in Australia.

PSA has called for the removal of these caps since their inception. On behalf of pharmacists, PSA has thanked the Minister for Health for this announcement which will have an immediate benefit for pharmacists and patients. Today’s announcement is a valuable first step and we are committed to continue working with Government to further improve access to medicine review services.

Queries regarding today’s announcement can be directed to PPA on 1800 951 285 (9 am to 8 pm AEST) Monday to Friday or support@ppaonline.com.au.

25/07/2017

FREEDOM to CHOOSE

HMR Referrals® provides a new way for Accredited Pharmacists to perform Home Medicine Reviews.

The digital health era is upon us and with it comes the benefit of making it easier to get home medicine review jobs directly from GPs, providing you the choice of when and where you work.

HMR Referrals was founded and is now well established in Victoria… and now it is time for WA

HMR Referrals is now rolling out in Perth and you are cordially invited to attend an Information Session where you can hear from and speak with one of the founders in person.Join us to discover:

- how the service works
- why GP clinics across Australia are lining up to be installed; and
- why those clinics prefer HMR Pharmacists using the HMR Referrals® service

With the rollout about to commence in Perth, this is your opportunity to get involved at the ground level and provide health services in the digital age.

HMR Referrals provides the first platform built specifically for Accredited Pharmacists and is fully integrated with GP Clinical systems. The service is free to join with NO lock in contracts or annual fees.

You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain so Join us for a free session and find out more.

Information Session:
Thursday 3 August 2017 6 - 8 PM
University Club – 1st Floor Business Lounge
35 Hackett Drive (Hackett Entrance #1, Carpark #3)
Crawley WA 6009

Register to attend by emailing your name and contact number to RSVP@hmrreferrals.com.au

For further information see the HMR Referrals website:
https://www.HMRreferrals.com.au

13/07/2017

I'm guessing you all agree!

Many AJP readers believe caps on HMRs should be increased or removed completely, and the program should be given more funding – preferably through the ...

11/07/2017

FREEDOM to choose

HMR Referrals® provides a new way for Accredited Pharmacists to perform Home Medicine Reviews.

The digital health era is upon us and with it comes the benefit of making it easier to get home medicine review jobs directly from GPs, providing you the choice of when and where you work.

HMR Referrals was founded and is now well established in Victoria… and now it is time for WA

HMR Referrals is now rolling out in Perth and you are cordially invited to attend an Information Session where you can hear from and speak with one of the founders in person.Join us to discover:

- how the service works
- why GP clinics across Australia are lining up to be installed; and
- why those clinics prefer HMR Pharmacists using the HMR Referrals® service

With the rollout about to commence in Perth, this is your opportunity to get involved at the ground level and provide health services in the digital age.

HMR Referrals provides the first platform built specifically for Accredited Pharmacists and is fully integrated with GP Clinical systems. The service is free to join with NO lock in contracts or annual fees.

You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain so Join us for a free session and find out more.

Information Sessions:
Thursday 3 August 2017 6-8pm
University Club - 1st Floor Business Lounge
35 Hackett Drive (Hackett Entrance #1, Carpark #3)
Crawley WA 6009


Register to attend by emailing your name and contact number to: RSVP@hmrreferrals.com.au

For further information see the HMR Referrals website:

https://www.HMRreferrals.com.au

23/06/2017

Can you speak fluent Greek? Are you Melbourne based?

Two accredited pharmacists needed who are able to speak fluent Greek and do home medicine reviews near Chadstone and one near Hobsons Bay (Altona). This is independent contract work only, and the pharmacist has the choice of how much work they pick up and booking the dates/times that suit directly with the patient. Reports have to be submitted back to the clinic using the electronic system.
T: 1800 357 001 or E: jobs@locumco.com.au

22/05/2017

Who has some good stories like this one?

“Me: Your profile says you are allergic to Codeine “Pt: Yes I am – I need Targin and Endone cos Codeine makes me itch “Me: ...

07/03/2017

Now recruiting accredited pharmacists in Perth. We have several new clinics coming on board. Please sign up if you are looking for more referrals. Go to www.hmrreferrals.com.au

11/07/2016

Accredited Pharmacists provide a valuable service

Home Medicine Reviews (HMRs) help the pharmacist to scope out the patient’s home and have that added personal touch, although some changes need to be ...

17/06/2016

Huge congratulations to Jenny Gowan for her award today at AACP. A deserving recipient!

14/06/2016

The times they are a changing....

Should there be MBS funding for professional pharmacist services? asks Manya Angley An estimated 2% to 3% of Australian hospital admissions are medication related, representing ...

25/05/2016

Is this your experience?

“I am unsure of why it takes 1 month and 2 checking processes to approve HMR claim payments. If there a legislated requirement to process ...

17/05/2016

A great outcome!

“It sometimes amazes me some of the life changing things discovered during HMRs.  My most recent find was a patient who had been using a ...

05/05/2016

A good argument for removing the cap on HMRs. Karalyn Huxhagen shows true dedication and passion delivering HMRs in remote areas.

06/04/2016

Stay in the loop on latest jobs and news for HMR Accredited Pharmacists. Sign up to our specialised HMR newsletter today via http://www.locumco.com.au/register/job-seekers/. Scroll down page and tick 'sign up for HMR's' upon registration.

17/02/2016

Opportunities for HMRs will be posted here from March/April. Please 'like' page if you are interested and also send your CV and proof of accreditation to jobs@locumco.com.au

31/12/2015

Happy New Year to all from LocumCo!

20/12/2015

You’ve heard the adage “Physician, heal thyself.” Here’s a new motto for the complex new age of healthcare reform: “Physician, know thy community pharmacist.”

28/11/2015

If you are an Accredited Pharmacist and would like extra work doing HMRs in 2016, please like this page and also register with www.locumco.com.au

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