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Surgical satellite pharmacies in institutions with anesthesiology training programs for physicians
R L Klein1, W C Stevens, H G Kingston
1Department of Anesthesiology, Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU), Portland 97201-3098.
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|September 1, 1992
Summary
Surgical satellite pharmacies improve controlled substance accountability in teaching hospitals. However, these pharmacies do not fully utilize all available methods to prevent drug diversion.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Anesthesiology
- Hospital Administration
Background:
- Surgical satellite pharmacies are specialized units within hospitals.
- Their role in managing controlled substances, particularly in anesthesiology training programs, requires investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey the presence and services of surgical satellite pharmacies in hospitals with anesthesiology training programs.
- To assess the methods used for accounting for controlled substances in these pharmacies.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was mailed to 158 directors of anesthesiology training programs in June 1990.
- 137 responses were analyzed, detailing the presence of surgical satellite pharmacies and their services.
- Methods for controlled substance accountability were specifically examined.
Main Results:
- Surgical satellite pharmacies were present in 34% of surveyed hospitals.
- These pharmacies improved controlled substance accountability compared to hospitals without them.
- Various accountability methods were employed, including daily inventory and audits, but not all drug diversion prevention strategies were utilized.
Conclusions:
- Surgical satellite pharmacies enhance controlled substance management in teaching hospitals.
- Further optimization of drug diversion prevention strategies is recommended for these pharmacies.