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PharmaTrend as a management tool: capturing workload data.

P C Kienle1

  • 1Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18765.

American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|October 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Collecting workload data for pharmacy management systems like PharmaTrend is feasible using existing pharmacy records and self-reporting methods. These approaches ensure data integrity, allowing flexible implementation for workload analysis.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Informatics
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Pharmacy management information systems require accurate workload data for operational efficiency.
  • Existing pharmacy data collection methods may not be fully optimized for computerized systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe methods for collecting workload data suitable for the PharmaTrend system.
  • To demonstrate the feasibility of using existing data sources for pharmacy workload analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing pharmacy logs and non-computerized records.
  • Utilizing self-reporting via time sheets and exception-based recording.
  • Employing computer spreadsheet programs for data compilation.

Main Results:

  • Workload data is often routinely collected and can be adapted for PharmaTrend input.
  • Data integrity is maintained regardless of the scale of PharmaTrend implementation.
  • Simple data capture methods are effective for system integration.

Conclusions:

  • PharmaTrend can be effectively implemented using readily available workload data.
  • Flexible data collection strategies ensure the integrity and utility of pharmacy workload indicators.

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