The Philippine Society Of Hospital Pharmacists' 50th Anniversary And Annual Convention At The Historic Landmark Manila …

MANILA, Philippines - Hospital pharmacy forms an integral part of patient health care. Over the years, the profession has endeavored to maintain and improve the medication management and pharmaceutical care of patients at the highest standards in a hospital setting. From just compounding and dispensing of medications, hospital pharmacists have evolved into be patient-focused professionals collaborating with doctors, nurses, and other allied health workers. They are now providing medication counseling, ensuring medication safety, promoting appropriate use of medications, monitoring adverse drug reactions, and reconciling patient medication orders and history. These new roles pose a challenge to the pharmacists of today who need continuous learning, training and education, and networking.

The Philippine Society of Hospital Pharmacists (PSHP) is a nationwide organization of hospital pharmacists with the mission to promote safe and effective use of medication by enhancing the competence of its members and by collaborating with other healthcare professionals and allied organizations to improve the health and wellbeing of patients. In the last 50 years, the PSHP has been involved in supporting and providing the needs of hospital pharmacists through training and education, outreach programs, and giving scholarship grants.

The PSHP developed a comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy Training Program in cooperation with the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Pharmacy Department, the UP Manila College of Pharmacy, and the United Laboratories, Inc. The practice of hospital pharmacy in the country is at par with the international standards of practice. Four hospitals in the Philippines, out of the 143 in Asia, have been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) that recognizes compliance with best practices in the provision of excellent health care. These are St. Luke's Medical Center, Medical City, Chong Hua Hospital (Cebu), and Makati Medi-cal Center.

The PSHP is holding a National Convention on February 22-24, 2012 at the Historic Landmark Manila Hotel with the theme ''Strengthening the Commitment to Collaborative Hospital Pharmacy Practice.'' Foreign and local speakers will discuss the concept of collaborative hospital pharmacy practice. There will also be an awards night to honor individuals and chapters that have contributed to the achievement of the mission of the PSHP, have provided outstanding service to the profession, and have contributed in the growth, development, and success of the practice.

We greet the Philippine Society of Hospital Pharmacists, headed by its President, Lorelei D. Arguilla, other Officers and Members, on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary and Annual Convention. We wish them all the best and success in all their endeavors. MABUHAY!

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