In an increasingly digital landscape, pharmacy management and maintenance has never been so involved and complex as it is today. Are you just beginning to explore new innovations in your hospital or are you a leader in medication management ?
Take this fun and short quiz and find out where you stack up against your pharmaceutical peers. You’ll also uncover what your next steps might be in your own digital journey and receive some key learnings about pharmacy automation as a thank you!
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Are you personally responsible for the purchase decision-making for automated systems for medication management in your department, either alone or as part of a committee?
How would you describe the maturity level of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) within the hos- pital where you work? Please note that, with increasing levels of maturity, the characteristics of inferior levels are automatically assumed for and included in superior levels. (single select)
Imagine now that you are responsible for identifying a short list of potential candidates for a new automated system for medication management in your hospital. Please think about types of information content, format and channels that might help you identify potential products. Rate how important each of the following pieces of information would be to help you unders- tand more about potential automated systems for medication management.
1: Not important at all | 5: Very important 0 1 2 3 4 5
Key facts about the system / device
Testimonials from other hospitals or pharmacists using the system / device
Case studies with the system / device in use
A Comparison Matrix of different systems / devices
A Return on Investment (ROI) simulation with your own hospital data
A demo of the actual system / device (virtual or physical)
A site visit or virtual tour of another pharmacy equipped with such system / device
Based on your answers, you can find a relative scoring of your digital journey so far. This journey is categorized by five different focus areas.
Each focus area measures different facets of your digital journey and you can find descriptions for all of them below.
You can also see how your scores compare to other pharmacists on average!
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Mindset is a measure of how you observe industry-wide healthcare issues and plan to work towards them in your healthcare organization. High Mindset scores typically mean that you are in tune with the larger challenge of end-to-end medication management and overall medication safety. Lower Mindset scores don’t mean you aren’t aware or concerned with these challenges, but that your focus is on other aspects of your healthcare organization.
Influence
Influence is a measure of how much impact you have in making decisions and influencing change in your healthcare organization. High Influence scores typically mean that you have a distinct say when introducing new innovations and solutions in your healthcare organization. Lower Influence scores don’t mean that you can’t be an internal champion or have a say in your healthcare solutions, but that there are other decision makers that may need to be influenced as well.
Level of Automation
Level of Automation is a measure of how well-integrated your hospital is with automated technologies and workflows. High Automation scores typically mean that your hospital is advanced in its use of automated picking or dispensing solutions and has a good implementation of computerized order entry and bedside check medication administration. Lower Automation scores don’t mean that you don’t value these solutions, but that your organization hasn’t yet implemented them into the medication management workflow and the care continuum.
IT Maturity
IT Maturity is a measure of how advanced your hospital is with Electronic Medical Records and their management. High IT Maturity scores typically mean that your hospital is processing many kinds of electronic medical records according to the Health Information Management Systems Society maturity model. Lower IT Maturity scores don’t mean that you don’t value electronic medical record management, but that your organization hasn’t yet achieved maturity in these areas when it comes to processing these records.
Awareness
Awareness is a measure of how confident you are searching for inspiritional tips and insights from peers and also access newest hospital technology assessements. High Awareness scores typically mean you are successfully dedicating time to thoroughly screen market updates and/or identify new potential solutions. Lower Awareness scores don’t mean that you don’t have interest learning more, but that your approach may be more granular and focused only fewer pieces of information.
The pioneer archetype is in tune with evolving topics in healthcare and has a clear vision on how medication safety and medication management are key pillars of patient care. With unique focus on end-to-end processes and how every aspect of the healthcare environment impacts these key patient objec tives, Pioneers keep everyone aligned and focused on what really matters in hospital organizations.
Engineer
The engineer archetype seeks to leverage interoperability and automation as much as possible in the hospital environment. Engineers know that technolo- gy can be effectively used to improve medication safety and medication ma- nagement and help pharmacists serve patients as efficiently as possible.
Commander
The commander archetype drives improvement and change in healthcare organizations. Existing process and old methodologies can be embedded in any organization, especially in a healthcare environment, and commanders take the charge to champion new changes and sway others to drive innovation and new ideas that better serve patients and healthcare objectives.
Scout
The scout archetype has a keen sense when evaluating new solutions and giving vital feedback on the compatibility, effectiveness, and credibility of new healthcare solutions. Scouts have a distinct interest in instrument information, user feedback, and product testimonials and are key members in the decision-making process for new equipment or procedures in the healthcare environment.
With your digital journey scores in hand, you may notice some strengths and potential areas for growth!
Pharmacists like you tend to follow this archetype. Remember - This archetype is an overall estimation of your focus and priorities and is never set in stone.
Just as needs and priorities shift in the field of healthcare, archetypes change over time as well.
We hope this archetype provides a fun frame of reference for your own strengths and can help you identify next steps in your own journey!
