Implementation of the medication technician concept
Rubin, H.; Harrison, W.L.
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy 32(8): 809-814
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9289 PMID: 1146838 Document Number: 85638
The implementation of a pharmacy-controlled medication technician program is discussed. Qualified candidates are selected and trained to administer medications to patients under the supervision of a pharmacist. A centralized unit dose drug distribution system is employed. The responsibilities of the technicians and the pharmacists are presented.
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