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Assessing whether a clinical pharmacy program is meeting its goals

A Fink, J Kosecoff, P R Oppenheimer

    American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
    |May 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    The clinical pharmacy program at Memorial Hospital Medical Center successfully met its goals, enhancing patient care quality through pharmacist interventions and drug monitoring. This study highlights the valuable role of clinical pharmacists in healthcare.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Sciences
    • Pharmacy Practice
    • Hospital Administration

    Background:

    • Memorial Hospital Medical Center (MHMC) established a clinical pharmacy program in 1967.
    • The program aimed to standardize clinical services, integrate pharmacists with physicians and nurses, and ensure high-quality patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the effectiveness and goal attainment of MHMC's clinical pharmacy program.
    • To evaluate the impact of clinical pharmacists on patient care quality and interprofessional collaboration.

    Main Methods:

    • Data collection over six weeks via surveys (pharmacists, physicians, nurses), service reports, medical record audits, guideline compliance checks, interviews, and encounter logs.
    • Quantitative analysis of drug monitoring, audits, and pharmacist-provider interactions.

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    Main Results:

    • The clinical pharmacy program generally met its objectives.
    • Pharmacist-initiated drug monitoring led to therapy changes in 20% of cases.
    • High satisfaction (99-100%) reported for drug information services.
    • Physicians (96%) and nurses (97%) perceived improved patient care due to pharmacist involvement.

    Conclusions:

    • MHMC's clinical pharmacy program is effectively meeting its goals.
    • Clinical pharmacists play a vital role in improving patient care quality and collaborating with healthcare providers.
    • The program demonstrates successful integration and positive impact within a large teaching hospital setting.