Hidden Costs of Pharmacy Technology.

Autor: Mark, Scott M., McMillen, Katie, Davis, Stephen J.
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Zdroj: Hospital Pharmacy; Aug2012, Vol. 47 Issue 8, p653-660, 8p
Abstrakt: The article examines the hidden costs involved in pharmacy automation and technology, focusing on a study by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) that evaluated several metric indicators before and after technology implementation to include Computerized Prescriber Order Entry (CPOE), barcode medication administration (BCMA) and the electronic health record (EHR). It emphasizes the need for careful assessment and due diligence before implementing technology.
Databáze: Complementary Index