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Supervision of pharmacy personnel
1District of Columbia Department of Health and Commission on Mental Health Services. Washington, D.C. 20032, USA.
Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association (Washington, D.C. : 1996)
|August 26, 1998
Summary
Effective personnel management is crucial for pharmacies, as staff costs are significant. Proper supervision training can boost pharmacy productivity, morale, and the overall practice environment.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Management
- Human Resources in Healthcare
Background:
- Personnel costs represent a major operational expense in pharmacies.
- Pharmacists often lack formal training in supervisory skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review legal, acceptable, and optimal personnel practices.
- To address the unique supervisory challenges in pharmacy settings.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a general literature search for relevant material.
- Reviewed personnel manuals from diverse organizations to identify best practices.
Main Results:
- Identified key supervisory issues specific to pharmacy practice.
- Highlighted the need for comprehensive training in personnel supervision for pharmacists.
Conclusions:
- Appropriate supervisory practices are essential for enhancing pharmacy productivity.
- Improved morale and a better practice environment result from effective personnel management.