title: Managing computer systems.
abstract: This paper launches a 12-part series of articles on managing computer systems for the hospital pharmacy department. The series will concentrate on the evaluation, purchase, and implementation of commercial computer systems. Computer hardware and software capabilities will be reviewed, a systematic approach toward the selection of a vendor will be outlined, advice on how to justify a system wil be offered, and important considerations in implementing and managing a computer system will be discussed.
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006750:Hospital Distribution Systems; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*