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Clinical pharmacy services in a rehabilitation facility
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|September 1, 1983
Summary
Clinical pharmacists provide essential services in rehabilitation facilities, enhancing patient care and drug therapy management. This collaboration between hospitals and rehab centers improves outcomes and offers rewarding professional practice opportunities.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Community hospitals can contract clinical pharmacy services to rehabilitation facilities.
- Pharmacists can provide clinical services and oversee drug distribution in rehabilitation settings.
- This model involves pharmacists splitting time between hospital and facility duties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a model of clinical pharmacy services in a rehabilitation facility.
- To highlight the scope of services provided by pharmacists.
- To demonstrate the professional and financial benefits of such a program.
Main Methods:
- Two hospital-based pharmacists provided clinical services and drug distribution oversight at a 40-bed rehabilitation facility.
- Pharmacists worked alternate four-week periods at the facility and the hospital.
- Detailed records of time spent on clinical activities were maintained for reimbursement.
Main Results:
- Pharmacists provided patient education, drug-therapy monitoring, and consultations.
- In 1982, 230 drug-therapy consultations were provided.
- Pharmacists managed drug therapy for 47 warfarin, 46 antihypertensive, and 27 phenytoin sodium patients.
Conclusions:
- Clinical pharmacy services in rehabilitation facilities are feasible and beneficial.
- This collaborative model enhances patient care and offers professional rewards.
- Accurate time tracking supports separate reimbursement for clinical pharmacy services.