How to develop a successful DUE (drug usage evaluation) program: experience of a teaching medical center.
A drug usage evaluation (DUE) program was successfully implemented in a busy teaching medical center within 12 months of adding a full-time coordinator. The success of this program was due largely to its approval by hospital administration, the recruitment of a pharmacist with the necessary background, and the creation of a structure and process that encouraged participation by leaders of the medical staff. Although the primary objective of hiring the coordinator was to meet Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations requirements for accreditation, another achievement was confirmed cost savings. Techniques used in selecting DUE subjects and the steps taken in implementing and managing the program are presented.
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Preferred Solutions, Inc., San Jose, CA 95126.
D002140:California; D017723:Drug Utilization Review / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006745:Hospital Bed Capacity, 300 to 499; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital; D010606:Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; D011367:Professional Staff Committees; D012107:Research Design