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Word-processing equipment for hospital pharmacy applications.

K I Letcher, D A Pierino

    American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
    |November 1, 1979
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    Hospital pharmacies can streamline repetitive tasks using word processing machines. The IBM System 6/442 offers the most flexibility, while the Lanier LTE-2S requires minimal training for efficient operation.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Pharmacy Administration

    Background:

    • Hospital pharmacy departments manage numerous administrative and documentation tasks.
    • Efficient information management is crucial for operational effectiveness and patient safety.
    • The adoption of technology like word processing can impact departmental efficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of three distinct word processing machines within hospital pharmacy settings.
    • To identify the most effective word processing solutions for common pharmacy tasks.
    • To assess specific features such as keyboard design, storage, software, and data security.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of three word processing systems: Wang System 10A, Lanier LTE-2S, and IBM System 6/442.
    • Evaluation based on criteria including keyboard design, disc storage, software practicality, print formats, and data security.

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  • Assessment of applications such as label production, personnel information storage, task scheduling, and document composition.

    • Main Results:

    • The Wang System 10A demonstrated the least utility among the evaluated systems.
    • The Lanier LTE-2S required the shortest training duration for personnel to perform routine tasks.
    • The IBM System 6/442 was identified as the most flexible system, offering greater adaptability.

    Conclusions:

    • Word processing equipment can be effectively implemented in hospital pharmacies.
    • These systems are particularly beneficial for managing time-consuming and repetitive administrative tasks.
    • The choice of word processing system should align with specific departmental needs for flexibility and ease of use.