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The Canadian hospital pharmacy workload measurement study.

B R Schnell, K F Gesy

    The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
    |May 10, 1986
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    The traditional "one pharmacist per 100 beds" staffing guideline for hospitals is outdated. A new Canadian Hospital Pharmacy Workload Measurement System was developed using time studies for accurate staffing needs.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Pharmacy Practice Management

    Background:

    • The traditional hospital pharmacy staffing model of "one pharmacist for every 100 beds" is no longer adequate due to significant changes in pharmacy practice.
    • Outdated staffing guidelines limit the ability to accurately assess and meet the demands of contemporary hospital pharmacy services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a Canadian Hospital Pharmacy Workload Measurement System.
    • To establish a data-driven approach for determining accurate hospital pharmacy staffing requirements.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted time studies to measure personnel time for defined pharmacy activities.
    • Collected data on activities constituting a complete pharmacy service or function.

    Main Results:

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    • The study established a comprehensive workload measurement system.
    • Data generated provides a basis for more accurate staffing calculations.

    Conclusions:

    • The traditional staffing guideline is obsolete and lacks practical value.
    • The developed workload measurement system offers a scientifically sound method for optimizing hospital pharmacy staffing.