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Medication management in the operating suite
Author(s) -
Singh Helender J.,
Waddell Jason J.,
Yeoh Chai G.,
Porter Sally A.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy practice and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2055-2335
pISSN - 1445-937X
DOI - 10.1002/jppr.1182
Subject(s) - medicine , pharmacist , suite , pharmacy , medical prescription , medical emergency , officer , nursing , process management , archaeology , business , history , political science , law
Background The Logan Hospital Pharmacy Department undertook a review of medication management within the operating suite ( OS ). Aim This review sought to identify the medication management pathways within the OS and how the department could contribute to the safe, effective and efficient use of medications within this highly specialised environment. Method A clinical pharmacist project officer ( CPPO ) visited the suite and observed, documented and reviewed the current medication management processes. Staff interviews were also conducted. Results A number of key issues were identified. These included the process of medication storage for general and cold‐chain pharmaceuticals, the dilution and wastage of pre‐drawn medications and open access to restricted antimicrobials. There were also issues with inter‐ and intra‐departmental communication. Following the project, a multi‐disciplinary working group was established to address the issues raised. Conclusion There is an active role for the pharmacist to play in the medication management cycle within the OS .