NHS Forth Valley pharmacy team secure national award

NHS Forth Valley pharmacy team honoured with national award

The community hospital pharmacy team at NHS Forth Valley has been recognised for their outstanding contribution, winning the prestigious ‘Hospital Pharmacy Team of the Year’ award at the Scottish Healthcare Awards ceremony in Glasgow. The team, consisting of Hollie Houghton, Pauline Morrison, Cheryl More, Leanne Ross, Tracey Main, Callum Watson, Caroline Hudson, and Kirstin Cassells, was commended for their efforts in improving pharmaceutical care, fostering collaboration with other hospitals, and achieving positive outcomes for local patients.

Clare Colligan, Associate Director of Pharmacy for Primary and Community Care Services at NHS Forth Valley, expressed her delight at the team’s well-deserved success. She praised the team’s dedication to patient care, highlighting their patient-centric approach and commitment to ensuring optimal medication management. The team’s focus on involving patients in decision-making processes and ensuring medication effectiveness and safety were key factors in their recognition.

Laura Byrne, Director of Pharmacy at NHS Forth Valley, also lauded the team’s achievement, emphasizing the significant impact they have on enhancing patient care within community hospitals. Byrne acknowledged the hard work and dedication of both the award-winning Community Hospital Pharmacy Team and the FV Acute Pharmacy team, who were also finalists at the awards. She hailed the teams’ exemplary performance and dedication to improving healthcare outcomes for patients.

The success of the NHS Forth Valley pharmacy team at the Scottish Healthcare Awards is a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence in pharmaceutical care and patient well-being. By demonstrating innovation, collaboration, and a patient-centred approach, the team has set a benchmark for pharmacy services and has been rightly recognised for their exceptional contributions.

Insights and Summary:
The recognition of the NHS Forth Valley pharmacy team at the Scottish Healthcare Awards highlights the crucial role of pharmacists in delivering high-quality healthcare services. The team’s focus on patient engagement, medication safety, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals serves as an inspiring example for the industry. Their dedication to enhancing patient outcomes underscores the vital contribution of pharmacy teams in improving healthcare delivery and patient well-being. This award serves as a commendation for the team’s tireless efforts and commitment to excellence in pharmaceutical care.