We hear from Niamh O’Hanlon, Chair of @IMSN_IE about the Irish Medication Safety Network journey and successes so far.    “This conference represents a pledge to build a safer healthcare future across Ireland. We need to share successes, confront challenges and leave with

Outcomes from ⁦iSIMPATHY⁩ - polypharamcy review - appropriateness of med improvement, reduction in medicine use, improved adherence to meds and decreased medication related harm #medsafety24 ⁦Ciara Kirke⁩ ⁦IMSN⁩ ⁦@NationalQPS⁩ ⁦Department of Health⁩

Improving safer use of high risk medicines - A spotlight on Opioid medications provided by Domenica Gilroy, Regional Senior Improvement Advisor @HSCQI Hub and Fiona Kirkpatrick, Senior Principal Pharmaceutical Officer Department of Health   #AllIslandMedSafety24  #Medsafety24 @IMSN_IE

Delighted to have presented today at our first All-Island Medication Safety Conference, such a vibrant and engaging conference. Great partnership with our ROI colleagues IMSN , roll on 2026 when we'll be hosting in the North!

Bernie O’Reilly presented the All-Island Medication Awards on behalf of Margaret Murphy, External Lead Advisor for World Health Organization (WHO) PatientsForPatientSafetyIreland   Ms Murphy’s son’s tragic death, due to medical error inspired her work as the External Lead Advisor said: “Every adverse event is a call to

And that’s a wrap from us at #MedSafetyConf24 Thanks to everyone who has supported our conference and to those who joined and shared content Health and Social Care Northern Ireland and @IMSN_IE   #Medsafety24 Read more about the conference at imsn.ie/press-release/

Pharmacy First Sore Throat Service This winter, treat sore throats with rest and fluids or visit your local pharmacy for expert advice. The Pharmacy First Sore Throat Service offers private consultations and appropriate treatment if needed. Find help at a participating

Help shape the future of hospital services in Northern Ireland. 🏥 Join the public consultation to share your views on the proposed reconfiguration of hospital networks. 📅 First public event: 17 Dec 2024, 7 PM at Ards Community Hospital. 📲 Register and learn more:

🚨 New Episode 🚨 The Aural Apothecary Analyses, When Guidelines go wrong! A medicines safety special featuring Matthew Jones and angela carrington A great chat about complexity, human behaviour and mouthwash in toilets - don’t miss it! theauralapothecary.com/74-the-aural-a…

Delighted to be welcomed back to the AuralApothecary and discussing my fav subject #medicationsafety!

Looking forward to our first #TMSNI Project ECHO Northern Ireland session of the New Year. Important topic on supply and shortages and impact on #medicationsafety

Delighted that Jonny Acheson from Parkinson's UK is joining our TMSNI Project ECHO session on 2nd April to discuss the importance of time critical medications and Parkinson's patients getting their medication on time every time

Thanks Paul Bowie and Helen Vosper for supporting our #TMSNI programme Human Factors workshop to help increase awareness of Healthcare Human Factors and it's application to #medicationsafety Cathy Harrison Fiona Kirkpatrick CIEHF

Parkinson’s Disease medication is time critical medication. ‘On time’ means within 30 minutes of the patient’s prescribed time. Even short delays can worsen symptoms such as rigidity, pain and tremor. As well as causing stress and anxiety, issues with swallowing and increasing

Today is World Parkinson's Day, support your patients to get their medicines 'on time every time'. Parkinson's UK @HSCQI MOICNI IMSN MSO Network Cathy Harrison Fiona Kirkpatrick

Webinar: The Safe Use of GLP-1 & Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonists With the growing use of GLP-1 & dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists in Type 2 Diabetes management, pharmacists need the knowledge to ensure safe prescribing & patient support. 📢Register now: nicpld.org/url/webinars

Day one of HEPS Conference 2025 and this I think is the summary statement of the conference

Thank you @nimdta for prioritising #medicationsafety at the NI Doctors' Induction day and inviting me to present on key prescribing safety issues that will assist the doctors in the coming days and weeks.