Computer simulation as a basis for pharmacy reengineering.

Using computer simulation can enhance the management decision-making process. Simulations can predict the effects on cost and quality of services. This article discusses the use of computer simulation to assist in planning the reengineering process to change a hospital's drug distribution from a dec...

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Publicado en:Nursing Administration Quarterly Vol. 27; no. 1; pp. 33 - 41
Autor principal: Buchanan EC
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Jan-Mar2003
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          Computer Simulation
          Hospital Information Systems
          Medication Systems
          Pharmacy Service
          Work Redesign
          Change Management
          Chi Square Test
          Cost Savings
          Data Collection
          Decentralization
          Decision Making
          Descriptive Statistics
          Georgia
          Hospital Design and Construction
          Medication Errors
          Personnel Staffing and Scheduling
          Productivity
          Robotics
          Time Factors
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      ab: Using computer simulation can enhance the management decision-making process. Simulations can predict the effects on cost and quality of services. This article discusses the use of computer simulation to assist in planning the reengineering process to change a hospital's drug distribution from a decentralized pharmacy satellite system to a centralized robotic drug dispensing system. Because computer simulation was based on a fixed set of circumstances, circumstances changed before system implemented. Nursing and pharmacy staff and line managers were involved in the review, planning, and implementation that resulted in positive economic and quality outcomes for this project. For organizations to achieve successful change, administrators must play an active and essential part.
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