Quality improvement in the use of medications through a drug use evaluation service.
Continuous quality improvement methods have the potential to improve processes that cross several disciplines. The medication system is one in which coordination of activities between physicians, pharmacists, and nurses is essential for optimal therapy to occur. DUE services can play an important role in helping to ensure that patients receive high-quality pharmaceutical care. It is necessary for pharmacy managers to review the structure, goals, and outcomes of their DUE programs to ensure that they are consistent with a philosophy of continuous improvement in the quality of drug therapy.
Stevenson
J G
JG
Detroit Receiving Hospital and University Health Center, MI.
Bakst
C M
CM
Zaran
F K
FK
Rybak
M J
MJ
Smolarek
R T
RT
Alexander
M R
MR
D016907:Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems; D016303:Clinical Pharmacy Information Systems; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000592:standards*; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006744:Hospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D008824:Michigan; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D010606:Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States