Name
Optimizing Military Pharmacy Operations: Exploring Telework Benefits and Automatic Prescription Processing for Enhanced Efficiency, Patient Safety, and Patient Care
Content Presented on Behalf of
DHA
Services/Agencies represented
US Air Force, Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Session Type
Posters
Room#/Location
Prince Georges Exhibit Hall
Focus Areas/Topics
Medical Technology
Learning Outcomes
Following this session, the attendee will be able to:

1. Summarize the impact of telework and automatic prescription processing on pharmacy workflow efficiency, including productivity, patient safety, and patient wait times.
2. Illustrate how reduced typing error rates and improved prescription processing times contribute to enhanced patient care and safety in a military pharmacy setting.
3. Interpret key metrics such as prescription return-to-stock rates, staff satisfaction, and patient satisfaction to assess the effectiveness of telework and automatic prescription processing initiatives.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of how telework supports emergency preparedness and enhances work-life balance for pharmacy staff.
5. Apply insights from this session to explore ways of incorporating telework and automation in other healthcare settings to improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes.
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