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The effective pharmacy-nursing committee.

R E Cook1, T H Richards

  • 1Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, WI.

Topics in Hospital Pharmacy Management
|December 10, 1990
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The Pharmacy-Nursing Committee at Saint Joseph's Hospital addresses key drug distribution challenges, including controlled substances and patient-controlled analgesia. Their collaborative approach ensures effective problem-solving for improved patient care systems.

Area of Science:

  • Hospital Pharmacy Operations
  • Nursing Practice Integration
  • Healthcare Systems Management

Background:

  • The Saint Joseph's Hospital Pharmacy-Nursing Committee identifies numerous ongoing challenges in pharmacy-nursing collaboration and drug distribution.
  • A positive and confident atmosphere fosters trust and mutual respect between pharmacy and nursing professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address critical issues in hospital drug distribution systems.
  • To enhance pharmacy and nursing collaboration for improved patient safety and care.
  • To implement a pharmacy-based, patient-controlled analgesia program.

Main Methods:

  • The committee is actively addressing issues such as controlled substances accountability.
  • Developing a more reliable process for intravenous fluid pump management within the inpatient system.

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  • Implementing a hospital-wide pharmacy-based, patient-controlled analgesia program.

    • Main Results:

    • The committee has a proven track record of successfully resolving significant pharmacy-nursing issues.
    • A collaborative environment built on trust and respect facilitates effective problem resolution.
    • The committee is currently focused on three major initiatives to improve drug distribution and patient care.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective collaboration between pharmacy and nursing is essential for a high-quality patient drug system.
    • Saint Joseph's Hospital fosters a supportive environment for tackling complex healthcare challenges.
    • The committee's work demonstrates a proactive approach to enhancing hospital pharmacy and nursing operations.