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Computerization needs assessment

E G Nold

    American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
    |February 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Assessing hospital pharmacy computer application needs involves evaluating hospital characteristics, personnel, and data management. This ensures the chosen software meets essential pharmacy functions and vendor capabilities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Pharmacy Management
    • Software Engineering

    Background:

    • Hospital pharmacies require specialized computer applications for efficient operation.
    • Selecting appropriate software is critical for optimizing pharmacy services and patient care.
    • A systematic needs assessment is essential before procuring new technology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a comprehensive process for assessing computer application needs in a hospital pharmacy setting.
    • To identify key variables and data points required for a thorough needs assessment.
    • To guide hospital pharmacies in selecting software that aligns with their specific requirements and vendor capabilities.

    Main Methods:

    • The study outlines a needs assessment framework for hospital pharmacy computer applications.

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  • Key data variables are identified, including hospital characteristics and personnel.
  • Considerations for data storage, retrieval, and transmission interfaces are discussed.

    • Main Results:

    • A structured approach to needs assessment provides clarity on essential software functions.
    • Understanding data requirements helps in evaluating vendor offerings effectively.
    • Identified variables cover technical, operational, and logistical aspects of pharmacy software.

    Conclusions:

    • A detailed needs assessment empowers hospital pharmacies to make informed software purchasing decisions.
    • By defining requirements, pharmacies can better match software solutions to their unique operational needs.
    • This process facilitates the selection of vendors capable of meeting specific pharmacy application demands.