Multidimensional work sampling in an outpatient pharmacy.

摘要: Multidimensional work sampling was performed at a hospital-based outpatient pharmacy. Data were collected from nine full-time and five part-time pharmacists over 45-day baseline period. Pharmacists wore silent, random-signal generators that permitted continuous sampling. We introduced the concept of quick codes to allow record their using single letter for repetitive activities. recorded 4,687 observations, 90 percent codes. The most common activity checking prescriptions (36.2 percent). Detection correction prescribing errors reason (39.4 Most work-related activities alone (80 percent) with little time in contact patients or physicians. These measures will be compared future assess effect implementation computerized prospective drug utilization review clinical treatment guidelines on pharmacists' work. It is expected these technologic process changes increase opportunities educate consult