A huge reaction to *finally* opening #MM2022SHPA ‘This is our long-awaited chance to reconnect and reinvigorate our passion for #pharmacy.’ Duncan McKenzie

Anna McClure & Duncan McKenzie, co-chairs of #MM2022SHPA scientific program committee reflect on the 3 year journey planning #MM2022 (previously #MM2020 then #MM2021) after #COVID19 upended our lives. Thanks to all committee members, these 3 days are possible because of you!

Tom Simpson was elected as President of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia last night as our 2022 AGM capped a year of growth, consolidation and new frontiers: shpa.org.au/article/tom-si… 1/4

‘A trusted voice’: Duncan McKenzie is the recipient of the 2022 SHPA Medal of Merit, in recognition of his leadership and innovation in clinical practice and Tasmanian hospital pharmacy governance, as well as critical role in the state’s COVID response. shpa.org.au/article/duncan…

It’s an #MM2022SHPA bromance as Tom Simpson Tom Simpson awards Duncan McKenzie the 2022 Medal of Merit!

Duncan McKenzie is the 2022 SHPA Medal of Merit recipient. Duncan pioneered & led #AntimicrobialStewardship in Tasmania & has gone on to implement many programs & services, pushing scope of practice for #pharmacists & #technicians to better care for Tasmanians #MM2022SHPA

Duncan McKenzie is the clinical advisor to Premier Rockliff, having a crucial role in vaccinating Tasmanians during the #COVID19 pandemic. TAS is a breeding ground of innovation in #HospitalPharmacy because of people like Duncan. Congrats on your Medal of Merit! #MM2022SHPA

2022 SHPA Medal of Merit winner Duncan McKenzie inspires with a love letter to Tasmania and call to enthusiastically ride the road of life. ‘Your most important mentor, is you. Learn from your decisions, and your failures. Wisdom comes from time spent in the arena.’ #MM2022SHPA

Aaaaaand that's a wrap for #MM2022SHPA, thank you again to Anna McClure, 'King Nerd'🫅 Duncan McKenzie & Scientific Program Committee for putting on an amazing conference. The journey has been long and winding! See you on the dancefloor! 🎊💃🕺👯🎉

The TasMANIA continues!! Members voted the Bedside Medication Management Project 2022 SHPA Hospital Team of the Year! Tara Clayton-Fisher collects the honour for the project that will see 30 new FTE of technicians joining the Statewide Hospital Pharmacy team. #MM2022SHPA

Tasmania shines at National Pharmacy awards. Congratulations to Duncan McKenzie who has received the Society of Hospital Pharmacy of Australia’s 2022 Medal of Merit, in recognition of his leadership and innovation in clinical practice and Tasmanian hospital pharmacy governance.

To add to this achievement, Tasmanian Katie Ambrose has been awarded Pharmacy Technician of the Year in recognition of her significant role in the implementation and rollout of the Program which began earlier this year.

Told you @the_shpa #Tasmanian

A 🧵on collaborative care: Through my hospital role, I’m in a research group that recently published new evidence that shows more clearly than ever the impact of collaborative prescribing on patient safety, when compared with single-discipline models of care. [1]

Premier Jeremy Rockliff opens #PharmCare2023 celebrating the expertise & innovation of #pharmacists. "Our govt recognises the importance of #pharmacists across the healthcare system...& I've personally seen the crucial role that you play in safe & effective healthcare delivery"

Love your local ❤️ It really can’t be understated how important our local pharmacies are. It was great to drop in on the team at my local pharmacy in Devonport today to say a big thank you for the incredible work they're doing.

Today, we’re expanding the list of vaccines that can be done by your local pharmacist, like Caleb here from South Hobart pharmacy. Usually you have to visit a GP to receive a script, visit the pharmacist to collect the vaccine, and return to the clinic to have it administered.

SHPA welcomes the $12.1b in extended support for Tasmania's health + hospital system, announced in #Budget2023. A key investment is for the Royal Hobart Hospital's Pharmacy Department - a key recommendation from SHPA! Read more: buff.ly/3OG1YFL

Fantastic news from Tas. Health Minister Guy Barnett + SHPA Tas Branch Chair Kelly Beswick announcement that Tas p'cists will be part of new pilot program to prescribe medicines for aged care patients + patients in remote areas with limited GP access: shpa.org.au/article/shpa-w…

Early names for the Tasmanian devil included ‘bear devil’, 'Beelzebub's pup’, and ‘Satanic meat lover’. [📷: Wayne McLean. CC-BY-SA-4.0]