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For
the Pharmacy Proprietor:
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confidence
that your business is being run according to best practice standards
in all areas;
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staff
who know what to do and say in any given situation;
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updated
Standards and other Program documentation when they are introduced;
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customer
recognition of the quality of the services your pharmacy provides;
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competitive
advantage over non-accredited pharmacies;
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access
to remuneration
for services where QCPP accreditation is a pre-requisite;
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strong
support for the continued restrictions relating to the
ownership of pharmacies and the sale of S2/S3 products
in pharmacies; and
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a
more profitable, better managed pharmacy.
For
Pharmacy Employees:
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empowerment
to set procedures for the services provided to pharmacy customers;
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knowledge
of their role and duties, and limitations of their role;
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the
capacity to continuously improve their own performance against the
Standards set; and
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more
satisfying, fulfilling jobs as a result of the higher levels of service
provided.
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a
high level of and more professional service;
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an
improved shopping experience;
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assurance
that the pharmacy frequented conforms to best practice industry and
professional standards;
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confidence
that mechanisms are in place to identify and eradicate problems;
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confidence
that staff are trained to refer customers to the best level of assistance
in the pharmacy to meet specific needs and that staff will not provide
advice in areas outside of their area of responsibility; and
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a
pharmacy team more dedicated to meeting the customer's health care
needs,
For
Organisations Which Remunerate Pharmacy:
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assurance
that the pharmacy operates according to best practice industry standards;
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confidence
that the organisation is client focussed and maintains the standards
set;
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direct
evidence of the quality of outcomes;
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better
value for money spent on the service provided; and
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confidence
in the way the pharmacy identifies and rectifies problems.
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