Role changes at the pharmacy-nursing interface: Kimball Medical Center.
The original goals and objectives of the CST program have been realized. Medication safety, control, accountability, and utilization efforts of decentralized satellite pharmacists have been brought to fruition. A career ladder has been created for the pharmacy technician. This has enabled the Department of Pharmaceutical Services to recruit, retain, and develop an exceptionally competent and proficient technical staff. The pharmacy has earned a new found respect from the nursing division. A greater awareness of its staff's positions as drug experts and information resources has evolved. Credibility has been established for additional pharmacy programs and proposed clinical activities. Pharmacists and technicians have gained an in-depth understanding of the procedures, problems, and challenges of the nursing services, which has enabled a bridge of understanding and a common bond of team effort to be built between the two departments.
Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, NJ.
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D006745:Hospital Bed Capacity, 300 to 499; D015274:Interdepartmental Relations; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital; D009515:New Jersey; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011383:Progressive Patient Care; D012380:Role; D013678:Technology, Pharmaceutical; D000078329:Workforce