Meeting JCAHO drug usage evaluation requirements in a small hospital.
Our hospital successfully implemented a drug review program which met JCAHO standards. This was accomplished by analyzing our current situation to identify opportunities for improvement and then developing a drug review plan consistent with JCAHO requirements. The establishment of a DUE pharmacist to coordinate the program and the cooperation of the medical staff has been crucial to the success of our program.
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Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma, MI 48801.
D000068:Accreditation; D003211:Concurrent Review; D004363:Drug Utilization; D006744:Hospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299; D006764:Hospitals, Community / Q000592:standards; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D008824:Michigan; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*