ABSTRACT
Residency training is practice-based learning that is reflective of the practice environment. As practice changes, changes in residency training are needed. Strategic planning is a process that considers internal and external factors that will impact the future. The planning process includes gathering input, focusing on important issues, developing a consensus, and writing clearly defined goals. The strategic planning process was applied to residency training at Hamot Medical Center. A retreat was held, consensus was developed, and a plan was written. The planning process prepared us to make changes in the types of residency programs we offered. This article describes strategic planning for our residency and progress on our goals.
Subject(s)
Education, Pharmacy, Graduate/organization & administration , Internship, Nonmedical/organization & administration , Pharmacy Service, Hospital/organization & administration , Competency-Based Education , Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over , Hospitals, Community , Hospitals, Teaching , Pennsylvania , Planning TechniquesABSTRACT
Quality and the issues that surround its assessment and accountability are complex matters requiring thoughtful analysis and action. The translation of concept into practice evades most practitioners, because the detail of how to accomplish the transition has been missing. Drug-usage evaluation may not be the ultimate answer. The concept has inherent limitations. However, well constructed, systematic DUE programs that focus on enhancing patient care, establishing effective communication networks, and containing constructive intervention methods can help improve drug use. Drug-usage evaluation can be an important link between process and outcome evaluation. For pharmacists, DUE is an opportunity to use their expertise and existing clinical practice to begin to develop a pharmaceutical care system. Drug-usage evaluation is a step in the right direction. The profession should move decisively to play an active role in improving patient outcomes.
Subject(s)
Drug Utilization , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care/methods , Pharmacy Service, Hospital/standards , Quality Assurance, Health Care/organization & administration , United StatesSubject(s)
Diabetes Mellitus/drug therapy , Pharmaceutical Services , Primary Health Care , Adult , Aged , Ambulatory Care , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Patient ComplianceABSTRACT
A comprehensive literature review of the applications of computers in hospital pharmacy practice is presented. Articles are categorized as: accounting and drug usage review; purchasing and inventory control; controlled substances; outpatient services;drug distribution; drug information; and clinical services.
