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Harmonization of technology across an integrated delivery network.
Jared Anderson1, Thomas Cooley2, Charlie De la Torre3
1St. John's Hospital, HealthEast Care System, Maplewood, MN.
Summary
This study outlines a blueprint for harmonizing pharmacy technology across healthcare systems. Harmonization, rather than strict standardization, is often best for integrated delivery networks with existing systems.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Pharmacy Management
- Healthcare Technology Integration
Background:
- Healthcare industry consolidations necessitate coordinated technology strategies.
- Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) face challenges in managing diverse pharmacy automation and technology resources.
- Legacy systems within IDNs often complicate standardization efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a standardized blueprint for harmonizing or standardizing pharmacy automation and technology.
- To provide guidance for institutions and IDNs on managing technology resources.
- To address common questions regarding standardization versus harmonization in healthcare settings.
Main Methods:
- Development of a blueprint for pharmacy technology harmonization.
- Analysis of considerations for standardization versus harmonization.
- Emphasis on planning, coordination, and current-state analysis for large-scale initiatives.
- Inclusion of cost analysis, vendor review, and impact assessment.
Main Results:
- Harmonization may be preferable to standardization for IDNs with legacy systems.
- Large-scale harmonization requires meticulous planning, coordination, and cost assessment.
- Current-state analysis, including contract and vendor review, is crucial for informed decisions.
- Harmonization decisions should balance vendor recommendations, best practices, and existing workflows.
Conclusions:
- Harmonization reduces process variation caused by technology variability.
- Harmonization promotes organizational interoperability to meet patient-specific needs.
- Effective harmonization planning must consider organizational and user impacts.
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