This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to pharmacy informatics, highlighting its integration of information technology into pharmacy practices to improve medication safety and patient care. Participants will learn about essential systems like electronic health records (EHRs), computerized provider order entry (CPOE), and clinical decision support systems (CDSS). The workshop discusses the role of data management, analytics, and automation in enhancing clinical decision-making and workflow optimization. Attendees will explore challenges in implementing informatics solutions and gain insights into real-world applications in diverse healthcare settings. Designed for pharmacy professionals and IT specialists, this workshop aims to develop a capable workforce in the evolving digital healthcare landscape.
This workshop focuses on the transformative impact of pharmacy automation and the essential role of data analytics in enhancing medication management. Participants will explore fundamental concepts of data analytics, including data collection, visualization, and interpretation, which are crucial for improving operational efficiency and patient safety. Aimed at pharmacy professionals, technicians, and healthcare informaticians, the workshop covers techniques for creating effective dashboards and reports, identifying trends, and applying data-driven insights to minimise medication errors. Additionally, attendees will be introduced to predictive analytics for forecasting medication demand. By harnessing data, this workshop contributes to capacitating healthcare providers to enhance strategic decision-making in pharmacy practice.
This workshop focuses on Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) and their critical role in enhancing medication safety and optimising treatment outcomes in pharmacy practice. Participants will learn how CDSS provides real-time, evidence-based recommendations by analysing patient data and drug interactions, helping to prevent medication errors and support therapeutic decision-making. The session will cover essential CDSS components, integration with electronic health records (EHR), and its impact on pharmacy workflows. Attendees will gain insights into regulatory compliance, best practices, and utilize CDSS analytics for data-driven decision-making. Aimed at pharmacy professionals, the workshop includes hands-on applications and case studies for practical understanding in group-based settings.
This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of pharmacy automation and robotic systems, highlighting their transformative impact on medication management. Participants will explore how these technologies enhance efficiency, accuracy, and patient safety by streamlining tasks such as dispensing and inventory management, thereby allowing pharmacists to focus on clinical care. Key topics include integrated systems with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical decision support systems (CDSS), which further optimise medication safety. Attendees will learn about implementation challenges, best practices, and the latest advancements in automation. This workshop is ideal for pharmacy professionals, including informaticians, technicians, clinical pharmacists, and healthcare IT specialists.
This workshop focuses on enhancing medication safety through the integration of informatics and AI in pharmacy practice. Participants will explore how health information technology—such as electronic prescribing, barcode verification, and clinical decision support systems (CDSS)—improves prescription accuracy and reduces medication errors. The session emphasizes error prevention, risk mitigation, and the role of AI and data analytics in monitoring prescribing patterns to enhance patient outcomes. Attendees will also learn about regulatory compliance and best practices for implementing informatics and AI empowered solutions. This workshop is tailored for pharmacy informaticians, clinical pharmacists, technicians, and healthcare IT specialists, aiming to strengthen patient safety initiatives in medication management through informatics and AI.
This workshop focuses on the legal and professional requirements essential for implementing pharmacy automation, informatics and AI to enhance medication management. Participants will explore key regulatory frameworks governing automation with AI empowerment, including compliance with data security and medication safety standards. This workshop explores professional guidelines and best practices to ensure the ethical use of automation and AI technologies. Attendees will learn about legal obligations related to electronic prescribing and patient data protection, as well as risk management strategies for maintaining accuracy and accountability. The importance of pharmacist oversight and AI-empowered system validation will also be highlighted, making this workshop ideal for pharmacy informaticians, technicians, and healthcare professionals.
This workshop focuses on enhancing medication inventory management through pharmacy automation methods, AI and tools. Participants will learn how technologies such as automated dispensing cabinets, RFID tracking, and barcode scanning optimize inventory control by improving accuracy and reducing manual workload. The session will cover the role of automation and AI in preventing stock discrepancies and ensuring medication availability, thus minimising treatment interruptions. Attendees will explore the integration of these tools with pharmacy management systems to enhance forecasting and regulatory compliance. By the end, participants will gain insights into data analytics for better decision-making and strategies for cost-effective medication management, tailored for pharmacy professionals and informatics specialists.
This workshop focuses on the critical role of automation and technology in managing controlled medications, emphasizing regulatory compliance, inventory control, and security measures. Participants will learn how automated dispensing cabinets, barcode verification, and real-time tracking enhance medication safety and accountability while integrating with electronic health records (EHR) to improve documentation. The workshop addresses issues such as diversion of controlled substances and effective strategies to mitigate these risks. Attendees will gain insights into pharmacy informatics and AI, data analytics, and real-world applications, capacitating pharmacy professionals, technicians, and IT specialists with the knowledge to optimise controlled medication management and enhance patient safety in healthcare settings.
This workshop explores the transformative role of pharmacy automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing medication management and patient safety. Participants will learn how automated systems and AI tools streamline processes like dispensing and inventory control while minimizing human errors. This workshop covers key technologies such as automated dispensing systems and barcode verification, as well as AI applications in clinical decision-making and error detection. Emphasising the integration with electronic health records (EHR) and compliance with regulations, this workshop aims to capacitate pharmacy professionals with insights into utilising such advancements with AI empowerment to optimise operational efficiency and improve healthcare outcomes.
This workshop is designed to capacitate pharmacy professionals with a process-driven approach in selecting the right automation technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and patient safety. Participants will explore key technologies like automated dispensing systems, robotic prescription filling, and data-driven inventory management, and learn how to adopt a process-driven approach for assessing pharmacy workflows and automation needs. This workshop reflects on evaluating system capabilities, scalability, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Attendees will gain insights into optimising resource allocation and achieving a strong return on investment (ROI), enabling them to partner effectively with vendors. Designed for pharmacy informatics, technicians, and healthcare IT specialists, this workshop enhances decision-making for technological implementation.