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A facility-level self-assessment of Autonomous Pharmacy Framework levels.
Nicholas Goldsmith1, Mark Sullivan2, Sabrina W Cole1
1Omnicell, Fort Worth, TX, USA.
Summary
Most health system pharmacies are not fully automated, scoring 2.77 out of 5. Significant advancements in technology, data analysis, and automation are needed to achieve the Autonomous Pharmacy Framework goals.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Automation
- Health Systems
- Medication-Use Process
Background:
- The Autonomous Pharmacy Framework outlines a vision for highly automated, data-driven medication-use processes.
- Current operational levels and automation adoption in health-system pharmacies are not well-defined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the operational level of facilities within the Autonomous Pharmacy Framework.
- To evaluate current data collection, analysis, systems integration, and automation use in the medication-use process.
Main Methods:
- A self-assessment instrument was developed by the Autonomous Pharmacy Advisory Board based on the Autonomous Pharmacy Framework.
- 119 facility-level self-assessments were completed online between March 2021 and January 2023.
Main Results:
- The average overall facility score was 2.77 out of 5, indicating limited data-driven automation and significant manual tasks.
- Scores showed slight variance by facility bed capacity but considerable variation in automating core processes like inventory management and medication preparation.
Conclusions:
- Health-system pharmacies require substantial development in technology and practice to meet the Autonomous Pharmacy Framework's goals.
- Expansive improvements in data collection, analysis, and automation are necessary to enhance operational, financial, and clinical outcomes.
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