lesson 3 Flashcards
They are found in the hospital pharmacy department within the hospital and are responsible for providing medications for the in-patients and out-patients to some extent.
Hospital Pharmacists
supports and approves all requirements necessary for the operation and management of the hospital pharmacy.
Chief of the Hospital
supervises the overall operations and regulatory compliance of the hospital pharmacy.
Administrative Officer
closely coordinates with the pharmacists through the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee on the selection, rational drug use and other drug and pharmacy related matters.
Medical Officers and Staff
provides the pharmacists with drug information and database on Patient’s Medication Records whenever necessary
Hospital Health Information/Medical Records Officer and Staff
participates in the regular pharmacy monitoring of medicines stored in the wards (proper storage, movement and utilization of medicines).
They provide the pharmacists, data on medication errors, adverse drug experiences and other drug- related concerns.
Head and Staff of the Nursing Service
provides the pharmacists information on anti-microbial resistance and susceptibility necessary for drug procurement and dispensing
Chief Medical Technologist and Staff of the Laboratory Service
provides referrals (on request) for total parenteral nutrition and information on any drug-food interactions
Head and Staff of the Dietary Service
provides information in financial capability of the patients and availability of resources for the pharmaceutical requirements of the patients in the service wards
Head and Staff of the Medical Social Work Service
analyzes the financial reports submitted by the pharmacists that are used as basis for the hospital pharmacy budget estimate
Chief Accountant and Staff of the Accounting Section
Statement of accounts for drugs and medicines are prepared at the _____ based on the charge slips issued by the pharmacist to the patients.
Billing Section
provides Official Receipts (OR) to the patients or clients and presented to the pharmacist as confirmation of payment for the drug products being purchased
Cashier Section
provides Allocation and Obligation Slip (ALOBS) as an assurance of funds for the purchase of pharmacy supplies and requirements
Budget Section
facilitates procurement of supplies and materials needed in the Hospital Pharmacy.
Property and Supply Section
Considered by many to be the main function of the Pharmacy. The knowledge in medicines and their actions is the fundamental contribution to health care by the dispensing pharmacist.
Dispensing Service
This is also where technical abilities of the pharmacists are utilized. It requires expertise in pharmacology, pathophysiology, therapeutics, patient care and basic communication skills.
Dispensing Service
In Dispensing Service, technical abilities of the pharmacists are utilized. It requires expertise in:
pharmacology
pathophysiology
therapeutics
patient care
basic communication skills.
Has become part of the overall pharmacy activity which may not be directly associated with the dispensing of medicines.
Clinical Service
In Clinical Service, as with the dispensing service, comprehensive knowledge on medicines, diseases, patient and drug product variables, and the ability to interact with other health care professionals are also required. This services includes:
- Drug product information
- Collection of the Pharmacy Patient Data base
- Patient Education or Counseling
- Drug Utilization Review
- Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) detection, reporting and monitoring
- Performing other similar functions designed to improve patient care by maximizing drug use.
Refers to preparation of medications, special dosage forms and formulations not available in the market.
It requires an adequate understanding of the principles involved in the preparation of medications in special dosage forms.
Compounding Service
Refers to the training of new personnel and on the continuous educational programs for staff and students. Likewise, training service of the hospital pharmacy includes drug product updates shared to other health professionals.
Training Service
It is the service of the hospital pharmacy in which training activities for pharmacy interns are formulated and implemented.
Training Service
Pertains to compliance with regulatory requirements of the pharmacy. It also includes pharmaceutical cost planning, budgeting, inventory management, preparation of reports, financial management, and maintenance of records.
It is the responsibility of the chief pharmacist to address the needs of the hospital including supplies, materials and other resources.
Administrative Service
Administrative Service also includes:
pharmaceutical cost planning
budgeting
inventory management
preparation of reports
financial management
maintenance of records
It is the responsibility of the ____ to address the needs of the hospital including supplies, materials and other resources.
chief pharmacist
Refers to clinical researches initiated by the medical staff. The pharmacist involved in this activity is equipped with an appropriate training in research methodology.
It enhances pharmacists’ ability in proper data, collection, interpretation, and transmission of reports.
Research
Includes the chief pharmacist and/or deputy chief pharmacist, who is responsible for procurement, distribution, and control of all drug products used within the hospital, and in the management of personnel within the hospital pharmacy section.
Management Staff
These professionals are qualified pharmacists who procure, distribute, and control drug products/medicines and supervise support staff undertaking pharmacy activities.
Professional Staff
Often includes a combination of trained pharmacy technicians and administrative aides.
Support Staff
