Terms of Reference

Medicines Support Service

Terms of Reference
The Medicines steering group:

Has responsibility for developing the Medicines Support Service Policy, Guidance and training
Is accountable to ASMB / PCTs
Will ensure links are made with other service developments so that procedures/practice dovetail to avoid duplication of effort and contradictory practice for example Falls, SAP and ADP developments
Has the responsibility for informing health and social care staff, the independent sector domiciliary care providers and users and carers across Devon about the Policy and Service at a Devon-wide level
Will offer project management to the initial PCT pilot site and support to the other PCT sites as they move to initial implementation
Will have the overview of all initial PCT implementation sites in order to ensure consistency of approach and opportunities for shared learning, evaluation material and monitoring of progress
Will ensure a suitable training programme and packs are developed
Will work to secure funding for the delivery of training to encompass the needs of both public and independent sector staff
Will be responsible for the evaluation of the initial pilot and collation and sharing of the learning
Will provide regular progress reports to joint ASMB / PCT fora
Will review the policies and procedures
Will provide information in accessible formats for the public, service users, carers and staff

Terms of Reference
The PCT pilot group:

Will take responsibility for the testing of the process and practice within the agreed PCT area
Has responsibility for forming and chairing the pilot group
Will lead the work with support from the central steering group (as defined in their terms of reference above) using the pro-forma attached
Will arrange the category 3 training for its “test' site staff and separately for the category 4 training
Will provide feedback on the policy, procedures and tools and recommend changes
Will collect and collate information to assist in the evaluation by the central steering group and to help determine the benefits and difficulties of having such a service in place
Following the testing the PCT will be responsible for the 'roll out' of the service implementation to the rest of its area
Will assist with County-wide presentation(s) in order to inform and raise general awareness of the service
Will provide progress reports to the central steering group which meets monthly
Will provide regular feedback to PCT PEC and nominated Director

Terms of Reference
The initial phase implementation sites within localities:

Will take responsibility for forming and arranging a Local Implementation Group using the pro forma attached
Will arrange the Category 3 and 4 training using the standardised material
Will agree a local implementation plan for roll out and ensure staff, public and service users and carers are well-informed
Will collect and collate information to support ongoing service improvements and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the approach
Will contribute to shared learning across Devon and within the PCT area