2008 Volume 34 Issue 9 Pages 821-837
Gifu University Hospital moved to new premises in June 2004.It is now equipped with a total medical information system named“SystemGIFU”which utilizes a high-speed optical fiber network.The concept of SystemGIFU is having all hospital information stored in an electronic medical recording system (EMRS) for use in medical examinations and treatment.
We developed a pharmacy department information system (PDIS) based on the same concept as SystemGIFU.A component of EMRS,the PDIS comprises of two parts,one for improving the propriety and effectiveness of pharmacy services and the other for recording details of pharmacy services in electronic format in EMRS so that it may be shared with other medical staff.For the part designed to improve the propriety and efficiency of pharmacy services,we developed a prescription checking system that references clinical laboratory data,a preparation checking system for injections that uses order entry system information,and a pharmaceutical care supporting system having 2-way connections with EMRS.For the electronic storage of pharmacy service details in EMRS,we recorded the processes and records for dispensing,pharmaceutical care,and TDM services electronically in observance of the watchwords of“Authenticity”,“Visual Readability”,and“Storability”.
An evaluation of this system showed that it raised the accuracy of pharmacy services,aided the proper use of drugs and shortened the times needed for pharmacy services.We therefore conclude that our newly-developed system is useful for improving the services provided by pharmacists overall.
