Applications of Computers in Hospital Pharmacy Practice

APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTERS IN
HOSPITAL PHARMACY PRACTICE

INTRODUCTION
Computers have played an important role in the
development of clinical pharmacy practice and basic
pharmacy research.
The use of computers in hospital administration are medical
research becomes the need of large hospitals.
The computer is a processor whit processes large quantity of
data which may be numbers, letters or picture elements Very
fastly and accurately.
The modern physician is so busy that he does not have
enough time to give personal attention to the patients.
Todays pharmacist's responsibilities are also increased.
Following a list of common capabilities and
functions of modern hospital computer system.
1. Patient record database management.
2. Entries of medication orders.
3. Preparation of lists.
4. Patient medication profile.
5. Drug use review.
6. Drug therapy monitoring and problem detection.
7. Purchasing and inventory control.
8. Billing procedures.
9. Drug formulary search and update.
Applications of Computers In
hospital pharmacy practice
1. Patient Record Data Base Management:
 pharmacy computer system must manage that the
pharmacy's patient record database is continually
updated to reflect the current status of all
patients.
 The computer system should be capable of
producing the other information such as: Present
diagnosis, allergies, weight. height, name of
attending physician and other special notes
regarding the patient.
2. Entries of Medication Orders:
Rapid processing of drug orders is the
essential function of computer system.
Formatted data entry screens should allow
easy entry and retrieval of orders.
 A pharmacist should be able to retrieve
orders for review prior to administration to
patient.
Data may be entered by use of codes for
drug name, dosing schedule. All the drug
orders should contain the following:
• Drug name (code)
• Drug generic name and strength
• Route of administration
• Dosage schedule
• Starting date
• Stopping date
• Physician code
• Pharmacist verification code
3. Preparation of Lists
The computer system should be capable of
producing the labels and reports in the form of
(I) Patient medication profile
(ii) ''Fill-lists" for preparation of individual doses
(iii) List of medications charged
(iv) Drug order renewal lists for the prescriber and
(v) Medication Administration Record (MAR).
Orders entered for 11/ solutions, admixtures and
total parenteral nutrition (TPN) should be
separately prepared.
4. Patient's Medication Profile
 A pharmacist keeps prescription records
of patients which are referred to as pa,
history medication profile.
 The purpose of patient medication profile
is to provide the patient's previous
medication
This enables patient's medication to be
monitored and provides the data for
consultation. The patient medication profile
contains the following basic information.
The patient medication profile contains the following basic
information
Patient's name
Address
Telephone No.
Age Date of birth
Allergy
Sensitivities
Special diet
Chronic Medical Conditions
Date of Prescription Dispensed
Prescription item
Dosage instruction
Quantity
ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS (EHRs)
1. Digital technology has radically transformed
our lives.
2. Fortunately, we are witnessing the use of
smart phones, tablets and web-enabled
devices in our daily life activities in todays
modern world.
3. Information explosion and availability at single
click, is possible due to these digital
technologies
Medicines and healthcare are information rich
enterprises today.
allergies, radiology images and laboratory test
results EHR workflow.
broader view of a patient's care. V beyond
Standard Clinical data collected in a provider's
office and can be inclusive 0" EHR contains a
patient's medical history, diagnoses,
medications, treatment
Benefits of EHRs
Followings are the important benefits of HER
1. improved patient care.
2. Increase patient participation.
3. Improved care coordination.
4.Improved diagnostics and patient
outcomes.
5, Practice efficiencies and cost savings.

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