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Using DRG data to justify additional clinical pharmacy staff.

O M Ibrahim, P N Catania, M A Mergener

    Hospital Pharmacy
    |October 7, 1985
    PubMed
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    This study outlines a successful seven-step process for justifying additional clinical pharmacy staff using Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) data and quality-of-care metrics. The new position proved to be a cost-effective investment for the hospital.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Administration
    • Pharmacy Management
    • Healthcare Economics

    Background:

    • Hospitals face increasing pressure to optimize staffing and control costs.
    • Justifying new clinical positions requires robust data demonstrating value.
    • Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) data offers insights into patient care costs and resource utilization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a successful administrative process for justifying the addition of a clinical pharmacist position.
    • To demonstrate the use of Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) financial and clinical data for staffing justification.
    • To present a novel cost-containment and quality-of-care focused proposal strategy.

    Main Methods:

    • A seven-step administrative process was developed and implemented.

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  • Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) financial data was combined with clinical information.
  • A proposal was created emphasizing cost-containment and quality-of-care improvements.
  • An evaluation plan for the new position was included (6 months and 1 year).

    • Main Results:

    • The seven-step process successfully secured approval for a new full-time DRG clinical pharmacist position.
    • The justification strategy focused on cost savings and enhanced patient care, not revenue generation.
    • The new position was viewed as an investment with a demonstrable return.

    Conclusions:

    • A data-driven, cost-containment focused approach can effectively justify additional clinical pharmacy staff.
    • Integrating DRG data and clinical information provides a strong basis for administrative proposals.
    • Investing in clinical pharmacy roles can yield significant returns in both cost savings and patient care quality.