OptiFill II Automated Prescription Bottle Filler System Post-Implementation Analysis
Abstract
Since 1995, the Naval Hospital Pensacola has been experiencing a decline in its number of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Along with this decline in pharmacy personnel, Naval Hospital Pensacola has seen an increase in its pharmacy workload. In an attempt to accommodate this increase in work, three processes were implemented. These processes have alleviated some of the wait times experienced by patients, but have not reduced the increased burden placed upon pharmacy personnel. In an attempt to remedy this, the Naval Hospital Pensacola decided, in 1998, to lease the OptiFill II automated prescription bottle filler system. This project evaluated the impact on the quality of care delivered by the OptiFill II system. This was done by measuring the pharmacy dispensing error rate for a three month period before and after implementation of the system. The decrease in the pharmacy dispensing error rate was found to be highly significant (p < .01, df = 1). This project also performed a cost benefit analysis of the system. While there was no cost benefit found, the author does recommend continuing use of the OptiFill II system based upon a significant increase in the quality of care delivered.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 26, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA420795
Entities
People
- Daniel R. Flores
Organizations
- Academy of Health Sciences