Pharmacy Department & RCSI Renew Memorandum of Understanding

Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between Beacon Hospital Pharmacy Department & School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences at RCSI University of Medicines and Health Sciences

This week representatives renewed the Memorandum of Understanding between Beacon Hospital’s Pharmacy Department and RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences.

Through collaboration and co-operation, Beacon Hospital and RCSI are mutually committed to the on-going development, delivery and promotion of a person-centred model of care for Pharmacy Practice in accordance with international best practice.

The continued success of this collaborative partnership is based on the engagement, co-operation, good-will and mutual respect demonstrated by both Beacon Hospital Pharmacy Department and RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences. Both have effectively collaborated together previously and are committed to continuing this arrangement into the future.

Renewed Memorandum of Understanding

This agreement will provide for RCSI undergraduate pharmacy students to receive placement-based pharmacy education at Beacon Hospital to facilitate the development of clinical pharmacy knowledge.

Additionally the RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences will facilitate the development of educational content and training programmes which will support the education of Pharmacy Staff Members in Beacon Hospital.

Similarly, through this agreement there will be opportunities for collaborative research between RCSI and Beacon Hospital. In particular this research will be directed at improving patient outcomes and experience, through enhancing the underpinning pharmacy services at Beacon Hospital.