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Development of a comprehensive operating room pharmacy
A L Shafer1, S R Lisman, M B Rosenberg
1Department of Anesthesia, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA 02111.
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
|March 1, 1991
Summary
An on-site operating room (OR) pharmacy improves efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Comprehensive audits and collaborative implementation by anesthesia, pharmacy, and nursing departments were key to its success.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Healthcare Management
- Surgical Services
Background:
- Operating room (OR) pharmacies are crucial for efficient surgical workflows.
- Previous models lacked comprehensive justification and implementation strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the justification, implementation, and services of an on-site OR pharmacy.
- To demonstrate the cost-effectiveness and integration of OR pharmacy services.
Main Methods:
- Audits of controlled substance accountability, drug preparation, labeling, and storage.
- Cost analyses of drug waste and potential savings.
- Collaborative implementation involving Anesthesia, Pharmacy, and Nursing departments.
Main Results:
- Justification established through detailed audits and cost-effectiveness analyses.
- Successful implementation via interdepartmental collaboration.
- Dynamic services include standardized drug preparation, distribution, billing, and drug information.
Conclusions:
- The on-site OR pharmacy is cost-effective.
- It has become an integral component of daily OR operations.
- This model enhances patient care and operational efficiency.