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Development of a model for predicting pharmacy personnel requirements
Hospital Pharmacy
|April 10, 1987
Summary
This study developed a Pharmacy Staffing Unit (PHASU) model for accurate pharmacy staffing. The PHASU system predicts personnel needs by analyzing productivity and workload, ensuring efficient pharmacy operations.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Pharmacy Administration
- Operations Management
Background:
- Pharmacy departments face challenges in optimizing staffing levels.
- Accurate workload measurement is crucial for effective resource allocation.
- Existing staffing models may not adequately address the complexities of modern pharmacy operations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adjust current pharmacy staffing based on productivity analysis.
- To develop a predictive model for pharmacy personnel requirements.
- To establish a system for comparing diverse pharmacy procedures.
Main Methods:
- Conducted time measurements of specific pharmacy procedures to establish baseline data.
- Developed a Pharmacy Staffing Unit (PHASU) equivalency system based on procedure time relative to a standard medication order.
- Utilized management engineering software to forecast workload based on patient days and admissions.
Main Results:
- A functional PHASU equivalency system was created for workload comparison.
- Pharmacy personnel requirements were forecasted using unit dose orders and sterile preparation data.
- The PHASU system demonstrated utility in forecasting workload and determining staffing needs.
Conclusions:
- The PHASU system offers a method for forecasting workload and addressing pharmacy personnel requirements for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Pharmacy administrative personnel should adopt modern business strategies to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.
- Implementing productivity-based staffing models is essential for pharmacy efficiency and effectiveness.