UKMI Technology and Innovation Group Terms of Reference

Aim
For the UKMI network to have an increased awareness of new and emerging technology that supports MI practitioners and MI services.

Objectives

  • To provide support to MI practitioners wishing to explore new technology in MI services.
  • To review the use of emerging technology in the MI setting.
  • To make recommendations or pros and cons of the technology in the MI setting.
  • To support the UKMI network with educational events about current technologies and emerging technologies.
  • To provide a steer on issues escalated from the MIDBOnline user group or WMAS MIDBOnline project management group.

Membership

The membership of the group will include individuals with various roles in MI and a special interest in innovative technologies and their use in MI:

  • MI pharmacists
  • MI pharmacy technicians
  • MI managers
  • MI support staff
  • WMAS MIDBOnline project managers
  • A Chair, Vice Chair and secretary will be appointed from the membership, each for a period of 2 years. These periods maybe extended in exceptional circumstances by up to 6 months with a consensus agreement from the group
  • The Vice Chair will act as Chair in the Chairs absence
In addition, the group may invite additional attendees and or co-opt members in as deemed necessary in pursuance of its objectives. Digital experts maybe invited to join the group as its work demands.

Frequency of meetings

The group will meet every 2 months with the MIDBOnline user group meeting more frequently as necessary to meet the groups objectives.

Quorate

The Group is quorate if the Chair and three MI members and one WMAS project manager are present.

To enable progress to be maintained, should an individual meeting not be quorate the meeting will still take place with decisions shared with all members after the meeting, before the next meeting.

Information Sharing

A log of actions will be recorded at each meeting and shared with the membership as soon as reasonably possible after the meeting.

Accountability and reporting arrangements

Outputs and decisions of the MIDBOnline user group will feed into this group.

The group will report to the UKMi Executive.



Last Reviewed: Sept 2025