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Measuring workload in a newborn center pharmacy.

B L Jones, R C Rogers

    Hospital Pharmacy
    |April 9, 1989
    PubMed
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    A workload assessment in a newborn pharmacy identified pharmacist and technician tasks. This system helps quantify pharmacy workload and justify staffing needs, especially during peak seasons.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacy Practice
    • Health Systems Management
    • Workload Analysis

    Background:

    • Accurate workload assessment is crucial for effective pharmacy operations.
    • Understanding task distribution among pharmacists and technicians informs staffing decisions.
    • The Newborn Center Satellite Pharmacy requires specific workload evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and quantify tasks performed by pharmacists and technicians.
    • To establish standard times for pharmacy activities.
    • To develop a system for calculating full-time equivalents (FTEs) based on workload.

    Main Methods:

    • A time ladder log was used for workload assessment over one month.
    • Two pharmacists and one technician recorded activities in 2-minute increments.

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  • Tasks were categorized into patient days, calendar days, and variable activities.

    • Main Results:

    • Average times for specific tasks were determined.
    • Standard times were recorded on a monthly workload report.
    • Calculated full-time equivalents (FTEs) showed seasonal increases correlating with patient days.

    Conclusions:

    • The workload reporting system effectively identifies peak workload periods.
    • This system provides data to justify staffing requirements in the pharmacy.
    • Seasonal variations in patient volume impact pharmacy staffing needs.