Hospital

Introduction to Hospital Pharmacy Practice

  • What is the evolution of hospital pharmacy alongside healthcare and technology advancements?

  • How is a hospital defined in terms of medical care, nursing, food, and lodging for the ill or injured?

Evolution of Hospital Pharmacy

  • When did the separation of pharmacy from medicine begin?

  • What impact did the development of educational standards have on hospital pharmacy growth, especially in the US?

  • Why was hospital pharmacy largely neglected in America from 1752 to around 1920?

Key Objectives of the Lesson

  • What are the characteristics and importance of hospital pharmacy practice?

  • How can hospitals be differentiated based on classifications and functions?

Materials Needed

  • What materials are needed for the lesson?

Hospital Pharmacist Roles and Responsibilities

  • What are the essential functions of hospital pharmacists in medication management?

  • How do hospital pharmacists ensure rational medication therapy in collaboration with healthcare teams?

Drugs and Their Uses in Hospitals

  • Why are rigorous guidelines necessary for the procurement and use of medications in hospitals?

  • What are the minimum standards for hospital pharmacies?

Developmental History of Hospital Staff and Management

  • What is the historical timeline and significant events in the development of hospital pharmacy?

  • Who were the key players in the Philippine Hospital Pharmacy, and what were their contributions?

Minimum Standards for Hospital Pharmacy

  • What are the objectives and key elements of pharmacy services in hospital pharmacies?

Organizational Structure of a Hospital Pharmacy

  • How should a pharmacy be integrated into the hospital's organizational structure?

  • What is the importance of administrative hierarchy and sufficient staffing in pharmacy operations?

Facilities and Equipment

  • What adequate space is needed for pharmacy functions?

Functions of Hospitals

  • What are the primary purposes of hospitals in patient care, education, research, and public health?

Summary and Conclusions

  • What role does hospital pharmacy play in healthcare delivery and patient safety?