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Documenting workload to better integrate clinical and distributive services.

S M Hatfield, L S Alessi, T N Brown

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Area of Science:

Pharmacy Practice
Healthcare Management

Background:

Evaluating pharmacist productivity is crucial for optimizing healthcare services.
Workload and workflow documentation provide insights into operational efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the use of workload and workflow documentation to evaluate pharmacist productivity.
To identify areas for improvement in pharmacy satellite operations.

Main Methods:

Pharmacists and technicians documented time spent on all activities, including interruptions.
Clinical coordinators observed and evaluated work performance during specified time blocks.
Data analysis identified issues in scheduling, priorities, interruptions, and clinical knowledge.

Main Results:

Analysis revealed significant problems with scheduling, task prioritization, and interruptions.
Interventions included revised scheduling, task prioritization, and individualized job assignments.
A system for documenting potential problem orders and monthly pharmacist evaluations were implemented.

Conclusions:

Workload and workflow documentation effectively identified operational inefficiencies.
Implemented changes led to better integration of clinical, educational, and distributive pharmacy roles.
The study demonstrated that data-driven adjustments enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of pharmacy services.