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Hospital pharmacy in 1990: the year in review
1Department of Pharmaceutical Services, University of Chicago Hospitals, IL 60637.
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|April 1, 1991
Summary
Hospital pharmacy in 1990 addressed key challenges like cost containment and patient safety. The profession demonstrated a vibrant response to both internal and external pressures, showing positive growth.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The year 1990 presented significant external and internal factors influencing hospital pharmacy.
- Six critical issues were identified as major drivers of change within the profession.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the accomplishments of hospital pharmacy in 1990.
- To describe the external and internal factors impacting the profession during that year.
Main Methods:
- A review of activities and accomplishments in hospital pharmacy.
- Analysis of six key issues impacting the profession.
- Information primarily sourced from the American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy.
Main Results:
- Key issues included cost containment, productivity, patient safety, medical-legal/ethical considerations, human resources, and technology.
- Significant activities and responses within hospital pharmacy were documented across these areas.
- The profession demonstrated a positive and dynamic engagement with the identified challenges.
Conclusions:
- Hospital pharmacy in 1990 was a vibrant and growing field.
- The profession actively and positively responded to a range of internal and external challenges.
- Key areas of focus included operational efficiency, patient care quality, and technological integration.