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Challenges experienced during pharmacy automation and robotics implementation in JCI accredited hospital in the Arabian Gulf area: FMEA analysis-qualitative approach

BACKGROUND: Pharmacy automation and robotics implementation are essential aspects of healthcare facilities. It streamlines the medication dispensing process and significantly reduces medication errors. However, implementing automation and robotics in pharmacies comes with its challenges. We aim to d...

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Autores principales: ElLithy, May Hassan, Alsamani, Omar, Salah, Hager, Opinion, Francis Byron, Abdelghani, Lamyaa Samir
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10458704/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37638225
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101725
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author ElLithy, May Hassan
Alsamani, Omar
Salah, Hager
Opinion, Francis Byron
Abdelghani, Lamyaa Samir
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Alsamani, Omar
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description BACKGROUND: Pharmacy automation and robotics implementation are essential aspects of healthcare facilities. It streamlines the medication dispensing process and significantly reduces medication errors. However, implementing automation and robotics in pharmacies comes with its challenges. We aim to detect and rectify potential dangers in the pharmacy workflow by utilizing the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodology; this is expected to augment performance and increase profitability. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this study, we conducted an FMEA analysis using a qualitative approach to identify the challenges experienced during pharmacy automation and robotics implementation in a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited hospital in the Arabian Gulf area. The pharmacy processes and procedures were mapped in a Flow chart to visualize the pharmacy workflow, including highlighting the risks that were found. Then these risks were arranged as Potential failure modes and added to the table as 9 main points for each RPNs were calculated, and then the 9 points were prioritized for the action plans. RESULTS: Via applying traditional Risk Priority Number (RPN) FMEA, the Pharmacy board identified the process stages marked risky failure modes through several FMEAs, calculating the total RPNs at the implementation phase. It revealed several challenges, including staff training, technical issues, and inadequate communication. Furthermore, the study resulted in corrective and intervention steps. CONCLUSION: Pharmacy automation and robotics implementation is a complex process that requires proper planning, preparation, and execution. The FMEA approach effectively identifies potential problems and evaluates their impact on the pharmacy system. Nine major failure modes appeared to be risky stages with high RPN scores. Therefore, multiple interventions were done during the implementation to enhance the knowledge of challenges faced during the implementation of the automation process and solve it. Future studies should address the identified challenges and develop strategies to mitigate them.
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spelling pubmed-104587042023-08-27 Challenges experienced during pharmacy automation and robotics implementation in JCI accredited hospital in the Arabian Gulf area: FMEA analysis-qualitative approach ElLithy, May Hassan Alsamani, Omar Salah, Hager Opinion, Francis Byron Abdelghani, Lamyaa Samir Saudi Pharm J Original Article BACKGROUND: Pharmacy automation and robotics implementation are essential aspects of healthcare facilities. It streamlines the medication dispensing process and significantly reduces medication errors. However, implementing automation and robotics in pharmacies comes with its challenges. We aim to detect and rectify potential dangers in the pharmacy workflow by utilizing the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodology; this is expected to augment performance and increase profitability. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this study, we conducted an FMEA analysis using a qualitative approach to identify the challenges experienced during pharmacy automation and robotics implementation in a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited hospital in the Arabian Gulf area. The pharmacy processes and procedures were mapped in a Flow chart to visualize the pharmacy workflow, including highlighting the risks that were found. Then these risks were arranged as Potential failure modes and added to the table as 9 main points for each RPNs were calculated, and then the 9 points were prioritized for the action plans. RESULTS: Via applying traditional Risk Priority Number (RPN) FMEA, the Pharmacy board identified the process stages marked risky failure modes through several FMEAs, calculating the total RPNs at the implementation phase. It revealed several challenges, including staff training, technical issues, and inadequate communication. Furthermore, the study resulted in corrective and intervention steps. CONCLUSION: Pharmacy automation and robotics implementation is a complex process that requires proper planning, preparation, and execution. The FMEA approach effectively identifies potential problems and evaluates their impact on the pharmacy system. Nine major failure modes appeared to be risky stages with high RPN scores. Therefore, multiple interventions were done during the implementation to enhance the knowledge of challenges faced during the implementation of the automation process and solve it. Future studies should address the identified challenges and develop strategies to mitigate them. Elsevier 2023-09 2023-08-06 /pmc/articles/PMC10458704/ /pubmed/37638225 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101725 Text en © 2023 The Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
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Opinion, Francis Byron
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Challenges experienced during pharmacy automation and robotics implementation in JCI accredited hospital in the Arabian Gulf area: FMEA analysis-qualitative approach
title Challenges experienced during pharmacy automation and robotics implementation in JCI accredited hospital in the Arabian Gulf area: FMEA analysis-qualitative approach
title_full Challenges experienced during pharmacy automation and robotics implementation in JCI accredited hospital in the Arabian Gulf area: FMEA analysis-qualitative approach
title_fullStr Challenges experienced during pharmacy automation and robotics implementation in JCI accredited hospital in the Arabian Gulf area: FMEA analysis-qualitative approach
title_full_unstemmed Challenges experienced during pharmacy automation and robotics implementation in JCI accredited hospital in the Arabian Gulf area: FMEA analysis-qualitative approach
title_short Challenges experienced during pharmacy automation and robotics implementation in JCI accredited hospital in the Arabian Gulf area: FMEA analysis-qualitative approach
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url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10458704/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37638225
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101725
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