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  • Title: Justification and implementation of a cancer center pharmacy satellite.
    Author: Sauer KA, Nowak MM, Coons SJ, Parr MD, McIntyre WJ.
    Journal: Am J Hosp Pharm; 1989 Jul; 46(7):1389-92. PubMed ID: 2757046.
    Abstract:
    The justification, establishment, and evaluation of a full-service cancer center pharmacy satellite for a university hospital are described. Providing efficient and effective pharmaceutical services was difficult because (1) the cancer center is housed in a freestanding building adjacent to the hospital and (2) there are special considerations inherent in the ordering and preparation of antineoplastic medications. Data collected and presented by the pharmacy, along with letters of support from nursing and medical staff, provided justification of the need to establish an oncology satellite pharmacy. The satellite, open 8.0 hours per day Monday through Friday, is primarily responsible for preparing antineoplastic agents and dispensing first doses of other intravenous and oral medications for the cancer center. Satellite staffing consists of 1.2 full-time-equivalent (FTE) pharmacists and 2.0 FTE technicians. A technician works in the satellite the same number of hours as the pharmacist but is also available to prepare antineoplastic drugs in the central pharmacy on weekends. Pharmacist activities also include providing drug and dosing information to the medical and nursing staff, as well as handling investigational drugs. The satellite pharmacy has decreased medication turnaround time by one-half and has improved pharmaceutical services to the nursing staff.
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