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Benchmarking 2010: measuring long-term care and consultant pharmacy practice
1consultant pharmacist, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Summary
The 2010 American Society of Consultant Pharmacists survey benchmarks long-term care pharmacy operations, consultant practice, and health IT adoption. It details key industry standards and performance metrics for pharmacies and pharmacists.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Health Information Technology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) conducted an annual business benchmarking survey in 2010.
- Support for the survey was provided by QS/1, a pharmacy management software company.
- The survey aimed to establish industry standards within the long-term care pharmacy sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine current industry standards for long-term care pharmacy operations.
- To assess consultant pharmacist practice and productivity.
- To evaluate the adoption and implementation of health information technology in long-term care settings.
Main Methods:
- Data collection through an annual business benchmarking survey.
- Analysis of operational data from long-term care/closed-door pharmacies.
- Inclusion of data on consultant pharmacist activities and technology utilization.
Main Results:
- Presents data on gross profit margins, pharmacist salaries, and prescription payer mix.
- Details consultant pharmacist productivity, contracting, and performance metrics.
- Reports on the implementation status of technologies like ePrescribing, electronic medication administration records, electronic medical records, and automated dispensing systems.
Conclusions:
- The survey provides a comprehensive overview of the long-term care pharmacy industry in 2010.
- Highlights key performance indicators and technology adoption trends.
- Serves as a valuable resource for benchmarking and strategic planning in long-term care pharmacy.
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