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Pharmacy-based skin-testing program in a community hospital

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  • 1Department, Saint Elizabeth Community Health Center, Lincoln, NE 68510, USA.

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP : Official Journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
|September 1, 1996
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A community hospital implemented a pharmacy-based skin testing program to address existing issues. This initiative successfully improved inpatient skin testing quality and expanded pharmacists' patient care roles.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Hospital Administration
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Existing skin testing procedures in a community hospital faced significant challenges.
  • Problems included procedural non-compliance, inaccurate test interpretation, and inadequate result reporting and documentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the establishment and outcomes of a pharmacy-based skin testing program.
  • To improve the quality and reliability of skin testing within a hospital setting.

Main Methods:

  • A problem-solving team identified key issues and developed targeted solutions.
  • Pharmacy staff were selected and trained to perform skin testing, leveraging their accessibility and follow-through capabilities.
  • Standardized protocols, a portable supply kit, and a dedicated record form were implemented.

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Main Results:

  • The pharmacy-based program was initiated in March 1995.
  • During the first 13 months, pharmacists administered tests to 93 inpatients and approximately 250 employees without reported issues.
  • The program demonstrated improved quality in inpatient skin testing.

Conclusions:

  • Establishing a pharmacy-led skin testing program effectively resolved previous quality deficits.
  • This initiative expanded the scope of pharmacist involvement in direct patient care and safety monitoring.