mplementación de un Sistema de Dispensación de Medicamentos en Dosis Unitarias en el Área de Hospitalización del Hospital Cantonal Guamote

Abstract

A Unit Dose Drug Distribution System was implemented to optimize the control and rationalization of drug management in the Hospitalization Area of the Hospital Cantonal Guamote. A study of the traditional drug distribution system was carried out, determining the errors that this procedure presents, being a parameter that justifies the implementation of a unit dose system. The research was carried out during four months and consisted of dispensing, distributing and storing medicines in doses for 24 hours, for which materials such as a single-dose car for the medicines, pharmacotherapeutic profiles and daily records of returns of unused medicines were used. The results show that with the system of distribution of medicines in unit doses there are 100% of monthly returns, evidencing savings in the expenditure of medicines and supplies and control in the therapy of patients, increasing safety in the administration of drugs, decreasing the work time of nurses by 14%, considering that the pharmacist is responsible for the processes related to medicines. Joint assistance to the patient was carried out, recovering the role of the Biochemical Pharmacist through the review of medical prescriptions, pharmacotherapeutic profiles, among others. It is necessary to increase the number of professional pharmacists in the institution in order to continue with the Unit Dose Medication Distribution System and provide greater safety to patients and avoid losses and waste of medication.