Assessing the Costs of Intravenous Push Waste in Intraoperative Areas Through Observation: A Multi-site Study
This study provides vital insights into the financial and operational impact of medication waste in procedural and post-procedural areas, supporting ongoing efforts to minimize waste, ensuring the safe and effective use of controlled substances. Future research should explore the impact of medication waste across diverse healthcare settings and the cost implications associated with pharmacy professionals in the waste compliance process.
Authors
- Blake Shay
- John B. Hertig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9869-2903)
- Prachi Arora (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7057-9033)
- Les Louden
- Armando Soto
- Garrett Robbins
- Tatyana Kornilova
Institutions
- Butler University (US)
- University of South Florida (US)
- Morton Plant Hospital (US)
- BayCare Health System (US)
- St. Joseph's Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Drugs - Real World Outcomes
- Published
- 2024-10-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40801-024-00456-9
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.92
Funders
- Fresenius Kabi