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Reducing waste: a significant cost containment measure in an i.v. additive program.

P A Coppola, A P Cassidy

    Hospital Pharmacy
    |November 6, 1987
    PubMed
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    Pharmacy management identified significant intravenous (IV) minibag waste. New procedures reduced waste from 19.98% to 2.26%, improving efficiency and cost containment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacy Practice
    • Healthcare Management
    • Waste Reduction Strategies

    Background:

    • A management study of pharmacy services highlighted a substantial need to decrease intravenous (IV) minibag waste.
    • The initial operational method resulted in a significant waste factor, impacting departmental resources.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the causes of high IV minibag waste.
    • To develop and implement effective strategies for reducing IV minibag waste.
    • To assess the impact of new policies on waste reduction and cost containment.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducting a management study to evaluate current pharmacy service operations.
    • Identifying specific problems contributing to IV minibag waste.
    • Developing and implementing new policies and procedures to address identified issues.

    Main Results:

    • The initial study period revealed a 19.98% waste factor, equating to approximately 3,000 wasted IV minibags.
    • Post-implementation of new procedures, a follow-up study showed a dramatic reduction in waste to 2.26%.
    • This reduction significantly improved the efficiency of the IV additive program and contributed to cost-containment goals.

    Conclusions:

    • The implementation of revised policies and procedures effectively minimized IV minibag waste.
    • The reduction in waste has a positive and significant impact on pharmacy operations and financial objectives.
    • The study demonstrates the success of targeted interventions in optimizing healthcare resource management.

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