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Adaptation of a workload measurement system

J B Toohey, J D Herrick, R T Trautman

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

    This study refines a patient-care unit (PCU) workload measurement system for pharmacies. The enhanced method breaks down activities into elements for more precise time and cost analysis, improving pharmacy management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacy Administration
    • Healthcare Management
    • Workload Measurement

    Background:

    • Existing patient-care unit (PCU) systems measure pharmacy workload based on activity frequency and time.
    • The core of these systems relies on weighting factors, representing the usual time to complete each PCU.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe an adaptation of a previously reported PCU system for workload measurement.
    • To enhance the precision of weighting factors in pharmacy workload assessment.

    Main Methods:

    • Modified the PCU system by dissecting each PCU into constituent elements.
    • Determined the time required for each element, utilizing existing data and measuring hospital-specific times.
    • Developed modified PCU definitions, counting mechanisms, and weighting factors.

    Main Results:

    • The modified PCU system allows for more precise measurement of weighting factors compared to prior methods.
    • Calculated service hours (activity frequency × weighting factor) indicate personnel time allocation.
    • Cost per service hour can be computed for fee setting.

    Conclusions:

    • The adapted PCU system offers a more accurate method for measuring pharmacy workload and resource allocation.
    • Practical applications include staffing evaluations, trend analysis, and clinical service documentation.
    • The modified system is adaptable for use by other healthcare institutions.

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