Hospital & its Organizational Structure ppt
- 1. Hospital Pharmacy & Its Organization Prepared By: Dr. Vijaykumar Meti Assistant Professor Department of Pharmaceutics KLE College of Pharmacy, Hubballi Contact No: 8904472240 E- Mail Id: vkmeti149@gmail.com B. Pharm – 7th Semester Subject: Pharmacy Practice
- 2. Overview Key topics: 1. Definition 2. Functions 3. Organization Structure 4. Location & Layout 5. Staff Requirements 6. Responsibilities of Hospital Pharmacists
- 3. Definition • Hospital Pharmacy: A specialized department in a hospital responsible for procurement, preparation, storage, dispensing, and distribution of medicines. • Operated under a qualified hospital pharmacist. • Involves inpatient & outpatient pharmaceutical services.
- 4. Functions of Hospital Pharmacy • Procurement of medicines & medical supplies • Storage under proper conditions • Compounding & manufacturing • Dispensing to inpatients/outpatients • Quality control & testing • Distribution to wards/departments
- 6. Location & Accessibility • Within hospital premises for quick access • Ideally on the ground floor near outpatient department (OPD) • Easy access for wards, emergency rooms, and supply chain
- 7. Layout of Hospital Pharmacy Key Areas: • Receiving & Stock Area • Storage Area (including cold storage) • Dispensing Counters • Compounding/Preparation Area • Administrative Office • Quality Control Room Design for smooth workflow & safety.
- 9. Staff Requirements • Chief Pharmacist • Pharmacists: 1 per ~60 inpatients (small hospitals), 1 per ~133 inpatients (large hospitals) • Pharmacy Technicians • Support Staff (clerks, cleaners, porters)
- 10. Responsibilities of Hospital Pharmacists • Drug procurement & inventory control • Budget management • Staff supervision & training • Patient counseling & drug information • Clinical pharmacy services • Monitor adverse drug reactions (ADRs) • Participate in quality improvement programs
- 11. Summary • Hospital pharmacy ensures safe & effective medication use. • Plays a vital role in patient care & clinical decision-making. • Requires efficient organization, skilled staff, and quality systems.
- 12. References 1. PCI B. Pharm 7th Semester Syllabus 2. SPCOP – Hospital Pharmacy Unit I Notes 3. SRM Institute Hospital Pharmacy PDF 4. Wikipedia – Hospital Pharmacy 5. ASHP Guidelines