The 4-Day Pharmacovigilance & Medication Safety Training Course
This interactive webinar equips hospital staff with the practical knowledge and tools to establish an effective pharmacovigilance (PV) system aligned with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) and WHO requirements. Participants will learn how to design, implement, and maintain hospital pharmacovigilance guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that ensure timely reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), promote patient safety, and strengthen inspection readiness.
The session will cover:
Key elements of hospital PV systems and governance structures.
Step-by-step process for developing PV guidelines and SOPs.
Reporting timelines, tools (MedSafety App), and quality indicators.
Best practices from Kenyan hospitals and PPB audit insights.
What Will I Learn?
- Define pharmacovigilance and explain its importance in promoting patient safety within hospital settings.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of hospital staff, including the Pharmacovigilance Focal Person (PvFP), in the PPB pharmacovigilance system.
- Identify the essential components and structure of effective pharmacovigilance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Develop a hospital-level pharmacovigilance guideline that aligns with PPB and WHO Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP).
- Apply correct adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting procedures and timelines using the PPB MedSafety App or online portal.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of hospital PV systems through measurable quality indicators and continuous improvement practices.
Course Content
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Day 4: How to Develop Hospital Pharmacovigilance Guidelines and SOPs in Kenya
Post-Webinar Quiz: Pharmacovigilance Guidelines and SOPs in Kenya
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