Pharmacy Informatics
Pharmacy informatics is the scientific field that focuses on medication-related data and knowledge within the continuum of healthcare systems - including its acquisition, storage, analysis, use and dissemination - in the delivery of optimal medication-related patient care and health outcomes. (HIMSS October 2006)
The pharmacy informaticist focuses on application of technology for pharmacists in supporting, streamlining, improving workflow, increasing patient safety with best practices and reliable systems. After recognizing the rapidly increasing role of the pharmacist in the use of healthcare information and management systems, HIMSS established the Pharmacy Informatics Task Force for HIMSS members with a role in pharmacy informatics in September 2006.
In this section you will find tools that define pharmacy informatics as a specialty practice area and resources to improving the quality of pharmacy and medication-management systems.
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Pharmacy IT Symposium 2008 Reflections
The Pharmacy IT Symposium 2008 at HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition was a tremendous success with well over 100 attendees! Allen Flynn, PharmD, CPHIMS, CHS, Symposium Planning Committee Chair provides insight on this year’s theme “Driving Change and Enhanced Quality, One Prescription at a Time” an overview of the educational lineup, and takeaways from the symposium that will impact your daily practice.