When we talk about safety in the hospital environment, most practices and discussions tend to be focused on Patient Safety. However, it is essential to remember that Healthcare Professional Safety must also be a priority — especially when handling, preparing, and manipulating unitized medications. Exposure to…
We are continually exposed to scientific and technological innovations in the healthcare sector, and are often impacted by innovative concepts that we do not yet fully understand. Terms such as precision medicine, the integration of genetics and nanotechnology, and advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) arouse enthusiasm and expectation. In addition to the already consolidated applications of telemedicine,…
Unit dose re-packaging is the process of preparing medications in a form ready to be administered to the patient. In many hospitals, this process is usually carried out in the Hospital Pharmacy, the Medication Storage Sector or the Unit Dose Center, but always under the supervision of a…
Hospital Logistics is a set of activities that involves the management of supplies, materials, equipment, medicines, waste and beds in hospitals, ensuring the availability of the necessary resources at the exact time and in the appropriate quantity. Your processes are necessary to ensure that supplies are stored correctly and that…
Safety culture in healthcare organizations is a fundamental concept to ensure the quality of care and patient safety. With the increasing complexity of healthcare, it is essential to adopt practices and principles that promote a safe and efficient environment. High Reliability Organizations…
Abstract The hospital pharmacy aims, in the context of patient safety, to collaborate in the process of health care and well-being, ensuring that the patient uses the prescribed medication, in the appropriate presentation, time, dose, dosage and routes, avoiding errors associated with medications. As an important measure to reduce the risk of…
Healthcare Mindset Haven't you felt in recent years the sensation of being overtaken by events? You probably blamed a lack of resources, equipment, or personnel. But have you ever thought that you needed to change the way you look at reality? Changing paradigm, or mindset? Not that it is outdated in its…
Clinical Pharmacy is an area of Pharmacy that focuses on applying pharmaceutical knowledge to improve patient health. Clinical pharmacists work in the evaluation, prescription and monitoring of pharmacotherapy, with the aim of ensuring the safety, efficacy and effectiveness of drug treatment. Origin The pharmacy…
The trajectory of pharmacy is a fascinating chapter that dates back to the 2nd century Arabs, pioneers in the art of creating medicines. His innovative techniques of distillation, plant extraction and mixing of substances gave rise to apothecaries, where apothecaries and apothecaries, true masters in the manipulation of medicines, served since...
Leadership and Change Management In addition to the technical aspects of hospital pharmacy, pharmacists often play leadership and management roles in their roles. Therefore, it is important to include modules to develop change management and leadership skills. This may cover topics such as: Leadership 4.0 and the Digital Revolution…