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Inexpensive microcomputer for intravenous admixture service applications.

J R Lang

    American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
    |March 1, 1983
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    A new microcomputer system for intravenous piggyback (IVPB) admixtures significantly reduced errors and waste while improving efficiency. This pharmacy automation solution demonstrated a full cost recovery within the first year of operation.

    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacy Informatics
    • Health Information Technology
    • Clinical Pharmacy

    Background:

    • Hospitals face challenges in managing high volumes of intravenous piggyback (IVPB) admixtures.
    • Manual data maintenance and labeling processes are prone to errors and inefficiencies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a microcomputer system for IVPB admixture management.
    • Objectives included enhancing patient data accessibility, reducing labeling errors, minimizing admixture waste, and improving drug-use statistics collection.

    Main Methods:

    • A pharmacist developed custom software for IVPB admixture data maintenance and label generation.
    • The system featured automatic duplicate order searching and daily generation of patient profiles and drug-use statistics.

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    Main Results:

    • The system saved four man-hours daily in typing time, equating to over $7000 annually.
    • Prevented the daily waste of approximately six admixtures, resulting in over $5000 in annual savings.
    • Total system cost was recouped within the first year of operation.

    Conclusions:

    • The implemented microcomputer system effectively streamlined IVPB admixture processes in a hospital pharmacy.
    • The system demonstrated significant cost savings and operational efficiencies, justifying its implementation.