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Progressive pharmaceutical services in a small community hospital
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|July 1, 1984
Summary
Rural hospital pharmacy departments can offer advanced services like 24-hour unit dose drug distribution and intravenous admixture services. Pharmacists play a key role in patient education and medication therapy management, enhancing care in community settings.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Hospital Pharmacy Administration
- Clinical Pharmacy Services
Background:
- Describes pharmaceutical services in a small, rural community hospital.
- Highlights the operational structure and staffing of the pharmacy department.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the scope and nature of pharmaceutical services provided.
- To illustrate how progressive pharmacy services can be implemented in resource-limited settings.
Main Methods:
- Operates a 24-hour unit dose drug distribution system.
- Provides comprehensive intravenous (IV) admixture services.
- Supervises nursing teams for medication administration and IV therapy.
Main Results:
- Implements clinical pharmacy services including patient education and physician-authorized drug therapy protocols.
- Conducts concurrent antibiotic reviews.
- Publishes newsletters and provides continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists in small hospitals can develop progressive services by balancing innovation with practicality.
- Demonstrates the successful integration of advanced pharmacy services in a rural hospital setting.