Journal article
Development and innovation of system resources to optimize patient care
American journal of health-system pharmacy, Vol.75(7), pp.465-472
04/01/2018
DOI: 10.2146/ajhp170402
PMID: 29572315
Abstract
Various incremental and disruptive healthcare innovations that are occurring or may occur are discussed, with insights on how multihospital health systems can prepare for the future and optimize the continuity of patient care provided.
Innovation in patient care is occurring at an ever-increasing rate, and this is especially true relative to the transition of patients through the care continuum. Health systems must leverage their ability to standardize and develop electronic health record (EHR) systems and other infrastructure necessary to support patient care and optimize outcomes; examples include 3D printing of patient-specific medication dosage forms to enhance precision medicine, the use of drones for medication delivery, and the expansion of telehealth capabilities to improve patient access to the services of pharmacists and other healthcare team members. Disruptive innovations in pharmacy services and delivery will alter how medications are prescribed and delivered to patients now and in the future. Further, technology may also fundamentally alter how and where pharmacists and pharmacy technicians care for patients. This article explores the various innovations that are occurring and that will likely occur in the future, particularly as they apply to multihospital health systems and patient continuity of care.
Pharmacy departments that anticipate and are prepared to adapt to incremental and disruptive innovations can demonstrate value in the multihospital health system through strategies such as optimizing the EHR, identifying telehealth opportunities, supporting infrastructure, and integrating services.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Development and innovation of system resources to optimize patient care
- Creators
- Thomas J Johnson - Avera HealthMichael J Brownlee - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of health-system pharmacy, Vol.75(7), pp.465-472
- DOI
- 10.2146/ajhp170402
- PMID
- 29572315
- ISSN
- 1079-2082
- eISSN
- 1535-2900
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/01/2018
- Academic Unit
- Pharmacy Practice and Science
- Record Identifier
- 9984366017202771
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