International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences, 2020, 9, 4, 117-119.
Published: November 2020
Type: Review Article
Authors: Yousef
Ahmed Alomi, Nezar Adnan Yahya Khayat, Yasir Abdulraheem Bamagaus, Naif Olaythah Alharbi, Fareed Ali Alharpi, Ahmad M. AlKharoby, and Wael H. Motair
Author(s) affiliations:
Yousef Ahmed Alomi*, Critical Care Clinical Pharmacists, TPN Clinical Pharmacist, Freelancer Business Planner, Content Editor and Data Analyst, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nezar Adnan Yahya Khayat, Bsc. Pharm Medication Safety Officer, Pharmaceutical Care Administration, Makkah Medical Affairs Region, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Yasir Abdulraheem Bamagaus, Bsc. Pharm Regional General Manager, Pharmaceutical Care Administration, Makkah Medical Affairs Region, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Naif Olaythah Alharbi, Diploma. Pharm Staff Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Care Administration, Makkah Medical Affairs Region, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Fareed Ali Alharpi, Bsc. Nursing Nursing staff, Makkah Medical Affairs Region, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad M. AlKharoby, MD Assistant General Manager for assistant medical affiars, Makkah Medical Affairs Region, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Wael H. Motair, MD General Manager, Makkah Medical Affairs Region, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract
Objective: To declare the pharmacy transition care services during the mass gathering hajj period as new initiatives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is a new initiative project drove by national mass gathering pharmaceutical programs. The projects drove the mass gathering medicine guidelines and the international business model, pharmacy project guidelines project management institution guidelines of a new project. The initiative project is written through project management professionals and consisted of several parts, including the initial phase, the planning phase, the execution phase and the monitoring and controlling phase. Results: The mass gathering pharmacy transition care services with a defined vision, mission and goals. The services had multiple benefits, including clinical and economical on pilgrims, as demonstrated in the review. The extension of the project assured by risk management elements description. In addition, the monitoring and controlling of the services as illustrated. The conversion of operation project, though closing project stage, demonstrated in the analysis. Conclusion: The pharmacy transition care services during the mass gathering is a new initiative, part of the mass gathering medicine. Various pharmacy transition care services can be started during mass gathering; it is highly recommended to implement in Saudi Arabia.
Keywords: Hajj, Initiative, Mass Gathering, Pharmacy, Saudi Arabia, Services, Transition Care