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Training pharmacists for pediatric I.V. medication administration.

J N Hayman, D L McGowan, A Potter

    Hospital Pharmacy
    |June 10, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pediatric pharmacists now administer intravenous (I.V.) medications due to nursing shortages. A specialized training program successfully equipped them for this expanded role, improving pediatric services.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacy Practice
    • Pediatric Nursing
    • Healthcare Workforce Management

    Background:

    • A critical shortage of nursing personnel necessitated innovative solutions in healthcare delivery.
    • Satellite pharmacists were tasked with administering intravenous medications in pediatric units at University Hospital.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a comprehensive training program designed for pediatric pharmacists.
    • To enable pharmacists to administer intravenous (I.V.) medications and offer decentralized clinical services.

    Main Methods:

    • Collaboration between Pharmacy Services and Nursing Staff Development to define roles and responsibilities.
    • A structured training program comprising two weeks of classroom instruction and four weeks of on-unit clinical training.
    • Development of comprehensive checklists to document training completion and competency.

    Main Results:

    • The program successfully trained pediatric pharmacists in I.V. medication administration.
    • The initiative was positively received by physicians, nurses, and pharmacists.
    • The training program was considered instrumental in the success of the hospital's pediatric service.

    Conclusions:

    • Pharmacist-led I.V. medication administration is a viable solution to nursing shortages.
    • Structured training programs are essential for expanding pharmacists' clinical roles.
    • This model enhances pediatric care delivery and interprofessional collaboration.

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