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Facsimile (fax) technology.

A M Peterson1

  • 1Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA.

Hospital Pharmacy
|February 1, 1991
PubMed
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Facsimile (fax) technology offers rapid, cost-effective document transmission. While adoption in healthcare, particularly hospital pharmacy, shows promise for faster medication orders, challenges like legibility and increased paper use need addressing for integration.

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Area of Science:

  • Technology and Information Systems
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Pharmacy Practice

Background:

  • Facsimile technology enables rapid, cost-effective document transmission globally via telephone lines.
  • Standardization is managed by the Consultative Committee for International Telephone and Telegraph (CCITT), with Group 3 machines dominating the market.
  • Key features include polling, broadcasting, security, and computer linkage, though capabilities vary by manufacturer and model.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the adoption and impact of fax technology within the healthcare industry.
  • To specifically examine the applications and challenges of fax technology in hospital pharmacy settings.
  • To assess the potential of fax systems to improve medication order turnaround times.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of existing literature and industry standards for fax technology (CCITT Groups).
  • Analysis of reported applications and outcomes in hospital pharmacy settings.
  • Discussion of specific features and their relevance to healthcare operations.

Main Results:

  • Studies indicate that fax-based pharmacy order systems can decrease medication order turnaround time.
  • Challenges identified include potential issues with order clarity, legibility, and increased paper consumption.
  • Nursing expectations may also be affected by the implementation of fax systems.

Conclusions:

  • Facsimile technology presents a viable option for enhancing efficiency in healthcare settings.
  • Despite challenges, fax technology is poised to become an integral component of modern hospital pharmacy departments.
  • Further research and careful implementation are needed to maximize the benefits of fax technology in healthcare.