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The Canadian hospital pharmacy workload measurement study
The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|May 10, 1986
Summary
The traditional "one pharmacist per 100 beds" staffing guideline for hospitals is outdated.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- Outdated staffing guidelines limit the ability to accurately assess and meet the demands of contemporary hospital pharmacy services.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:
- 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- The traditional staffing guideline is obsolete and lacks practical value.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.