Patient Safety
FIP Development Goal 19 Education & Workforce Element
Globally, we will have:
Strategies in place to widen access to medicines & services through a responsive, capable, available and well-distributed pharmaceutical workforce.
Mechanisms
- Ensure workforce development strategies are in line with services in needs (FIP Development Goal 7 [w]).
- Develop medicines expertise competencies in the workforce to deliver quality care (FIP Development Goal 14 [w]).
- Link gender and diversity balances in the workforce with optimisation of service delivery such as to improve access to minority groups and special patient populations (FIP Development Goal 10 [w]) .
- Utilise workforce intelligence and date to inform strategies for workforce production, distribution, and capacity improvement (FIP Development Goal 12 [w]).
FIP Development Goal 19 Practice Element
Globally, we will have:
Patient safety mechanisms linked to reducing medication- related harm, quality assurance processes and legislation & regulations.
Mechanisms
- Advocate for both safer medication management systems and a culture of patient safety in health care organisations.
- Encourage all health care professionals and other key stakeholders, including patients and their caregivers, managers, policy makers, and educators to consider designing/optimising services collaboratively to improve patient safety.
- In collaboration with health care professionals, health care organisations, patient/consumer organisations and researchers, develop, implement and monitor indicators and tools to proactively measure patient or consumer safety in practice; the outcomes of which can be used to promote and monitor the development of a safety
culture. - Initiate and support ongoing programmes to educate the public about the safe use of medications and the roles of pharmacists in this context.
- Develop, implement, promote, monitor and review medication safety policies, procedures and outcomes in hospital, primary care, community and residential care facilities and other relevant facilities to prevent patient safety incidents and improve patient outcomes.
- Ensure systems are in place for the supply of medications in times of shortages and for access to medications by patients most in need.Develop strategies to combat substandard and falsified medicines.
FIP Development Goal 19 Science Element
Globally, we will have:
Safety in the development and use of medicines is promoted through the advancement of drug safety science.
Mechanisms
- Support development of a globally harmonised approach to medicines safety monitoring with a science-based judgment of risk assessment and risk mitigation.
11 January 2022
Joint Statement: Global action on patient safety - agenda item 13.1 (2021)
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11 January 2022
Patient Safety: Pharmacists’ role in “Medication without harm” (2020)
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10 January 2022
Curriculum for pharmacy students on substandard and falsified medicines: Curriculum guide and competency framework (2021)
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6 January 2022
FIP Regional Conference for the European Region - Delivering primary health care: Pharmacists taking the next leap forward (2020)
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6 January 2022
FIP Statement of Policy: The role of pharmacists in promoting patient safety (2020)
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5 December 2024
Use of doxycycline for the prevention of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (DoxyPEP): Supporting evidence and the challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
3 October 2024
The Oxempic® Pandemic: time to review our ethical obligations. An examination of drug shortages, off-label prescribing and patient needs
30 July 2024
Expanding Primary Health Care Services Provision to the Pharmaceutical Private Sector Across the Region
24 July 2024
Promoting and communicating the value of self-care: Self-care does not mean no care
26 April 2024
How can pharmacists support patients with co-morbidities in preventing fatty liver disease?
25 April 2024
How can pharmacists support individuals living with fatty liver disease?
In this second episode of FIP’s CPD bite series on self-care approaches for fatty liver disease management explores how pharmacists can support a holistic approach to the care of patients with fatty liver disease.
19 April 2024
What is fatty liver disease and who is most at risk of developing it? (available in Polish and Romanian subtitles)
In this first episode of this FIP CPD bite series on self-care approaches for fatty liver disease management shares an overview of the epidemiology of fatty liver disease, its pathophysiology, its global burden, and the main risk groups and risk factors.
22 November 2023
Sharing perspectives on the pharmacists’ needs in humanitarian settings
14 November 2023
Reaching at-risk and vulnerable groups: Pharmacy’s role in inclusive vaccination
7 November 2023
Regulators Advisory Group: Launch of the Regulatory Self-Assessment Tool for Substandard or Falsified Medical Products
16 August 2023
Enabling life-course immunisation through pharmacy-based vaccination: Launch of a new FIP Pandemic Preparedness report
26 July 2023
Enabling life-course immunisation through pharmacy-based vaccination: Launch of a new FIP policy toolkit
30 May 2023
Health and self-care literacy for the management of minor ailments in the pharmacy-Reflux management, Heart burn and indigestion
26 May 2023
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self-manage common ailments— Ep 6
In this video, our guest pharmacist speaks about self-care in the area of sore throat. This episode is part of a series highlighting different pharmacists’ perspectives and roles in supporting self-care of common ailments.
23 May 2023
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments — Ep 5
In this video, our guest pharmacist speaks about self-care in the area of pain and sexual health. This episode is part of a series highlighting different pharmacists’ perspectives and roles in supporting self-care of common ailments.
17 May 2023
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments — Ep 4
In this video, our guest pharmacist speaks about "Test to Treat" initiatives in the pharmacy to support self-care of common ailments." This episode is part of a series highlighting different pharmacists’ perspectives and roles in supporting self-care of common ailments.
16 May 2023
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self-manage common ailments — Ep 3
In this video, our guest pharmacist speaks about self-care in allergies and skin infections. This episode is part of a series highlighting different pharmacists’ perspectives and roles in supporting self-care of common ailments.
11 May 2023
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments — Ep 2
In this video, our guest pharmacist speaks about self-care in the area of sexual and women's health. This episode is part of a series highlighting different pharmacists’ perspectives and roles in supporting self-care of common ailments.
9 May 2023
Health and self-care literacy for the management of minor ailments in the pharmacy-Sore throat, cough, cold and flu management
9 May 2023
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments - Ep 1
This episode is part of a series highlighting different pharmacists’ perspectives and roles in supporting self-care of common ailments. In this video, our guest pharmacist speaks about self-care in the area of sexual health.
19 April 2023
Health and self-care literacy for the management of minor ailments in the pharmacy-Children's fever management
29 March 2023
Health and self-care literacy for the management of minor ailments in the pharmacy - Body pain management
8 March 2023
Health and self-care literacy for the management of minor ailments in the pharmacy: Women’s intimate wellness and health
2 February 2023
Enabling life-course immunisation through pharmacy-based vaccination: Access to data and vaccination records
2 February 2023
Latest developments on the causes of symptomatic reflux
This video discusses the pharmacological options for managing reflux. You will learn about the different types of medicines, their mechanisms of action, and some advantages and disadvantages of the traditional approaches to these symptoms.
2 February 2023
Symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
This video explores the treatment options for reflux, including lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, and the use of non-prescription medicines. It shows some considerations that can be useful when approaching patients with reflux symptoms
6 December 2022
Enabling life-course immunisation through pharmacy-based vaccination: Service remuneration models
30 November 2022
Older adults
This video highlights the main benefits of vaccination, and which vaccines are recommended for older adults.
22 November 2022
Non-pharmacological treatment approaches
This video focuses on non-pharmacological approaches to sore throat management and presents some tips for pharmacists to support self-care in this area.
22 November 2022
Patient's experience: Symptoms, progression and duration
This video highlights the most common clinical manifestations of sore throat and how it normally occurs. This includes the expected duration of symptoms and how these might evolve over time.
22 November 2022
Triage (including POC testing) and decision-making, including referral
This video presents the most important questions that pharmacists should ask patients with sore throat, and highlights the importance of point-of-care testing as a triage tool and what can be done when those tests are not available.
22 November 2022
Pharmacological treatment approaches
This video summarises the main pharmacological treatment approaches for sore throat, focusing on an overview of the different preparations pharmacists can recommend when advising on sore throat management
11 November 2022
Definition, clinical manifestations and red flags for chronic bronchitis
In this video you may learn about the definition, clinical manifestations and red flag symptoms of chronic bronchitis.
11 November 2022
Non-pharmacological approaches and lifestyle changes to support patients’ self-care
In this video you may learn about the non-pharmacological approaches and lifestyle changes to support patients’ self-care
15 September 2022
World Patient Safety Day 2022 Global Virtual Event “Medication Without Harm”
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7 September 2022
World Contest of Patient Safety Technology(WCPCT)
Worldwide transfer of medical safety products to healthcare facilities.
6 September 2022
Co-administration of flu and COVID vaccines: Improving convenience and vaccination coverage
1 September 2022
The role of pharmacists in preventing influenza and increasing vaccination coverage rate
21 July 2022
Vaccines & special-risk groups: Cardiovascular diseases (French translation)
19 July 2022
Delivering person-centred support for COVID-19: current and future pharmacy practice
12 July 2022
Falsified Medicine and Misinformation on the Internet: Public Risk and Solutions
29 June 2022
Vaccines & special-risk groups: Chronic Respiratory Conditions (French translation)
31 May 2022
Ensuring quality of care and patient safety through continuing professional development
28 April 2022
Clinical evaluation of large volume subcutaneous injection tissue effects, pain, and acceptability in healthy adults
25 April 2022
Advocating for the role of pharmacists in diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis booster, COVID-19, and meningococcal meningitis vaccinations
17 March 2022
Pilot university course on substandard - falsified medical products
14 March 2022
Enabling multiprofessional vaccine prescribing and administration for improved uptake rates: Eastern Mediterranean Region
10 March 2022
Enabling multiprofessional vaccine prescribing and administration for improved uptake rates: Southeast Asian Region
7 March 2022
Enabling multiprofessional vaccine prescribing and administration for improved uptake rates: African Region
3 March 2022
Enabling multiprofessional vaccine prescribing and administration for improved uptake rates: European Region
1 March 2022
Enabling multiprofessional vaccine prescribing and administration for improved uptake rates: Americas Region
1 March 2022
Permitir la prescripción y administración multiprofesional de vacunas para mejorar las tasas de vacunación: Región de las Américas
28 February 2022
Enabling multiprofessional vaccine prescribing and administration for improved uptake rates: Western Pacific Region
26 January 2022
Medication review and medicines use review services - a new toolkit for pharmacists
12 November 2021
Transforming pharmacy practice for improved care and management of diabetes
5 November 2021
Competencies and workforce development strategies for diabetes related roles
22 September 2021
The role of the pharmacist in the prevention and management of vector-borne diseases: European region
22 September 2021
Trusted for health: Pharmacy and Counterfeit Medicines worldwide- problems and solutions
17 September 2021
FIP “Setting goals for the decade ahead” | Episode 13 | FIP DG 19: Patient safety
16 September 2021
Understanding and managing headaches in the community: Therapeutic approaches and advancements in the Europe region
16 September 2021
Understanding and managing headaches in the community: Therapeutic approaches and advancements in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
16 September 2021
Understanding and managing headaches in the community: Therapeutic approaches and advancements in the Southeast Asia region
28 May 2021
Nutritional approaches to the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases: Roles for pharmacists
26 May 2021
Medicamentos Falsificados e Sub-standard / Falsified and substandard medicines
19 April 2021
Medicines reconciliation: an essential pharmacist-led service to ensuring patient safety
12 April 2021
Reducing medication harm through medicines use reviews: pharmacists at the frontline
18 November 2020
Pharmacist vaccinators and patient safety: FIP DG 19 Patient Safety
13 October 2020
Medicines use and quality
Chair: Paul Sinclair. Speakers: Tamara Peiró Zorrilla, Jan Saevels and Jephney John Redford Jacquet
24 July 2020
Part 2: The Rise of Substandard & Falsified Medical Products during the COVID-19 Pandemic
24 July 2020
The Rise of Substandard & Falsified Medical Products during the COVID-19 (Part2)
Moderator: Lina Bader. Panellists:Oksana Pyzik, Maryam Jetha, Mike Isles, Flandrie Habyarimana and Stanislas Barro.
18 June 2020
The rise of substandard & falsified medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic
Panellists: Oksana Pyzik, Maryam Jetha, Mike Isles, Flandrie Habyarimana and Stanislas Barro
24 April 2020
Role of regulators in addressing the WHO Patient Safety Challenge
Panelists: Dan Burns, Catherine Duggan, Leonora O'Brien and Anastasia Shiamptanis
27 August 2018
Medication Safety and Effectiveness Malta 2018
Interactive workshop focused on Research Methods, Quantitative Reasoning and Scientific Writing for junior researchers.
25 September 2017
The use of pictograms and infographics to support medication literacy and medication adherence
Speakers: Annie Pouliot, Régis Vaillancourt and Raul Malhotra
15 November 2016
Medication safety best practices
Speakers: John B. Hertig, Abdul Latif Sheikh, and Jacqueline Surugue
5 September 2013
Response to medication reconciliation - An opportunity for collaboration
Sarah Sinclair, Australia, Session C8, FIP congress Dublin 2013
5 September 2013
Medication reconciliation - An opportunity for collaboration
Fatma Karapinar, The Netherlands, Session C4, Dublin 2013The following FIP programmes of work and structures support the implementation of this Goal:
Falsified and Substandard Medicines
