Interventions performed by the clinical pharmacist in the emergency department.

OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the role and importance of the clinical pharmacist in the Emergency Department by means of identification, classification, and assessment of the number of interventions performed by this professional. METHODS: This was a retrospective study conducted during the period of January 1st, 2010 to December 31st, 2010, at the Morumbi Emergency Department of Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. The interventions were performed by the clinical pharmacists by means of his/her role along with the interdisciplinary team and active search in clinical charts, with daily analysis of medical prescriptions during the period of eight hours (10:00 to 19:00) from Monday to Friday. RESULTS: A total of 3,542 medical prescriptions were written and there were 1,238 interventions. Classifications and quantities of interventions were as follows: administration route: 105 (8.48%); frequency: 73 (5.89%); dosage: 431 (35%); renal function: 14 (1.13%); compatibility: 50 (4%); dilution: 121 (9.77%); legibility: 39 (3.15%); pharmacovigilance: 7 (0.56%); adverse reaction to medications: 7 (0.56%); allergy: 35 (2.82%); infusion time: 76 (6.13%); indication: 52 (4.20%); medication reconciliation: 2 (0.16%); enteral medication administration: 38 (3%); scheduling: 7 (0.56%); specific anticoagulant protocol: 44 (3.55%); specific hypoglycemic agent protocol: 42 (3.99%). CONCLUSION: The study allowed the demonstration of the importance of the clinical pharmacist active in the Emergency Department. By the classification and by the number of interventions carried out, it was possible to observe that the Clinical Pharmacy Service had a great impact on the increased safety for the patient and prevention of adverse events.

Interventions performed by the clinical pharmacist in the emergency department / Interveções realizadas pelo farmacêutico clínico na unidade de primeiro atendimento

Objective: To demonstrate the role and importance of the clinical pharmacist in the Emergency Department by means of identification, classification, and assessment of the number of interventions performed by this professional. Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted during the period of January 1st, 2010 to December 31st, 2010, at the Morumbi Emergency Department of Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. The interventions were performed by the clinical pharmacists by means of his/her role along with the interdisciplinary team and active search in clinical charts, with daily analysis of medical prescriptions during the period of eight hours (10:00 to 19:00) from Monday to Friday. Results: A total of 3,542 medical prescriptions were written and there were 1,238 interventions. Classifications and quantities of interventions were as follows: administration route: 105 (8.48%); frequency: 73 (5.89%); dosage: 431 (35%); renal function: 14 (1.13%); compatibility: 50 (4%); dilution: 121 (9.77%); legibility: 39 (3.15%); pharmacovigilance: 7 (0.56%); adverse reaction to medications: 7 (0.56%); allergy: 35 (2.82%); infusion time: 76 (6.13%); indication: 52 (4.20%); medication reconciliation: 2 (0.16%); enteral medication administration: 38 (3%); scheduling: 7 (0.56%); specific anticoagulant protocol: 44 (3.55%); specific hypoglycemic agent protocol: 42 (3.99%). Conclusion: The study allowed the demonstration of the importance of the clinical pharmacist active in the Emergency Department. By the classification and by the number of interventions carried out, it was possible to observe that the Clinical Pharmacy Service had a great impact on the increased safety for the patient and prevention of adverse events.

Objetivo: Demonstrar a atuação e a importância do farmacêutico clínico na Unidade de Primeiro Atendimento por meio da identificação, classificação e do levantamento do número de intervenções realizadas pelo farmacêutico clínico. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo no período de 1o de janeiro de 2010 a 31 de dezembro de 2010, na Unidade de Primeiro Atendimento Morumbi do Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. As intervenções foram realizadas pelo farmacêutico clínico por meio da atuação junto à equipe interdisciplinar e busca ativa nos prontuários, com a análise diária da prescrição médica no período de oito horas (10h00 e 19h00) de segunda à sexta-feira. Resultados: Foi avaliado o total de 3.542 prescrições médicas e ocorreram 1.238 intervenções. As classificações e as quantidades das intervenções foram: via de administração: 105 (8,48%); frequência: 73 (5,89%); dose: 431 (35%); função renal: 14 (1,13%); compatibilidade: 50 (4%); diluição: 121 (9,77%); legibilidade: 39 (3,15%); farmacovigilância: 7 (0,56%); reação adversa a medicamentos: 7 (0,56%); alergia: 35 (2,82%); tempo de infusão: 76 (6,13%); indicação: 52 (4,20%); reconciliação medicamentosa: 2 (0,16%); medicamentos via sonda: 38 (3%); aprazamento: 7 (0,56%); protocolo específico de anticoagulantes: 44 (3,55%); protocolo específico de hipoglicemiantes: 42 (3,99%). Conclusão: O estudo permitiu demonstrar a importância do farmacêutico clínico atuando na Unidade de Primeiro Atendimento. Pela classificação e pelo número das intervenções realizadas, foi possível observar que o Serviço de Farmácia Clínica teve grande impacto no aumento da segurança ao paciente e prevenção de eventos adversos.

Implantação e evolução da farmácia clínica no uso racional de medicamentos em hospital terciário de grande porte / Implementation and progress of clinical pharmacy in the rational medication use in a large tertiary hospital

Objective: To show developments and contributions of a clinical pharmacy service in safety and rational use of medications in a large tertiary hospital. Methods: Clinical pharmacists were responsible for all issues using medications at the hospital. In the beginning this professional was responsible for analyzing medical prescriptions, horizontal visits, and to set up protocols. Afterwards, other activities were designated such as monitoring for drug safety, participating in committees and managed routines. If problems were found, the pharmacist reported them for the physician and, after intervention, registered the management on the prescription or in medical records. The data collected were presented as reports to medical managers. Results: There was an increase of clinical pharmacist employed in 2010, reaching 22 individuals. Interventions types also increased from 1,706 in 2003 to 30,727 in 2010. The adhesion observed in medical team in 2003 was 93.4%, reaching 99.5% of adhesion in 2010. Conclusion: Clinical pharmacy service shows a positive impact when it comes to performed interventions. It also promotes a rational use of medicines and increase patient safety. Pharmacists were included and their importance confirmed within the multidisciplinary team and in the process of patient safety.

Objetivo: Demonstrar o desenvolvimento e a contribuição da farmácia clínica no uso seguro e racional de medicamentos em hospital terciário de grande porte. Métodos: O trabalho envolveu a participação do farmacêutico clínico em todas as questões relacionadas ao uso de medicamentos no hospital. No início, estava relacionado à análise da prescrição médica, visita horizontal e implantação de protocolos. Posteriormente, outras atividades foram incorporadas como: farmacovigilância, participação em comissões e rotinas gerenciadas. Após a identificação do problema relacionado ao medicamento, o farmacêutico contatava o médico e, após a intervenção, registrava a conduta na prescrição e ou no prontuário do paciente. Os dados eram apresentados em forma de relatórios e divulgados para a gerência médica. Resultados: Houve aumento no número de farmacêuticos clínicos, chegando a 22 em 2010. Houve também aumento dos tipos e de número de intervenções realizadas (de 1.706 em 2003 para 30.727 em 2010) e observamos 93,4% de adesão pela equipe médica em 2003, chegando a 99,5% em 2010. Conclusões: A farmácia clínica demonstrou impacto positivo em relação ao número de intervenções realizadas, promovendo uso racional de medicamentos e aumento da segurança do paciente. O farmacêutico foi inserido e garantiu seu espaço junto à equipe multidisciplinar e no processo de segurança do paciente dentro da instituição.

Implementation and progress of clinical pharmacy in the rational medication use in a large tertiary hospital.

OBJECTIVE: To show developments and contributions of a clinical pharmacy service in safety and rational use of medications in a large tertiary hospital. METHODS: Clinical pharmacists were responsible for all issues using medications at the hospital. In the beginning this professional was responsible for analyzing medical prescriptions, horizontal visits, and to set up protocols. Afterwards, other activities were designated such as monitoring for drug safety, participating in committees and managed routines. If problems were found, the pharmacist reported them for the physician and, after intervention, registered the management on the prescription or in medical records. The data collected were presented as reports to medical managers. RESULTS: There was an increase of clinical pharmacist employed in 2010, reaching 22 individuals. Interventions types also increased from 1,706 in 2003 to 30,727 in 2010. The adhesion observed in medical team in 2003 was 93.4%, reaching 99.5% of adhesion in 2010. CONCLUSION: Clinical pharmacy service shows a positive impact when it comes to performed interventions. It also promotes a rational use of medicines and increase patient safety. Pharmacists were included and their importance confirmed within the multidisciplinary team and in the process of patient safety.