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Abstract:
The decision was made and the Travenol computer system was installed and has since assisted the department of pharmacy in capping current labor expenditures, while increasing operating efficiencies. Technicians perform conditional order entry while pharmacists review and validate the orders. The resulting efficiencies have been readily translated into the benefits mentioned above. The enhanced services also include numerous clinical activities and the often neglected distribution responsibility. Another noteworthy benefit is the increase professionalism brought about by computerization of the department.