Hi Adnan- Not exactly sure what is meant by "...2 separate databases..." - I'm assuming that means utilizing the "Non-Formulary Dictionary". For many reasons I would not recommend utilizing that particular dictionary, mainly for maintenance issues. The option of a unique mnemonic is problematic as well (example, NF-XXXXX) - I would look at utilizing a separate Drug Type for these meds. Your flexibility for dictionary lookup, report output, PHA Rules for decision support on order entry, etc. are all good reasons. I firmly believe that the Non-Formulary section in a Pharmacy should be very small, and think of the issue when something goes from NF to Formulary...what then? In this example, the Drug Type is changed...
Best of luck - Kevin. Kevin McConnell, PharmD. Clinical Consultant (713)480-6810 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.RPhInformatics.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adnan Hamid Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 1:44 AM To: MEDITECH-L Subject: [SPAM] [MEDITECH-L] PHA: Desiging Drug Database We are in the beginning of designing our dictionaries. One item that has come up is how to design the drug database. In particular, it is how to assign non formulary drugs. We are being given two choices from Meditech: 1. Have two separate data bases- one for formulary items and one for non-formulary items. 2. Utilize the formulary data base, but have some designation built into the drug mnemonic to designate a non formulary drug. Each has its pluses and minuses. I prefer option #1, because it will allow additional report capability and make drug look up easier. How have others handled this? -- Adnan E. Hamid MBA, CPHIMS I.S. Manager, Applications/Project Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital 23845 McBean Parkway Valencia, CA 91355 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 661-253-8375 Fax: 661-253-8327 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= To subscribe or unsubscribe to the meditech-l, visit MTUsers.COM. To check the status of the meditech-l, visit MTUsers.NET. For help, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ______________________________________ meditech-l mailing list [email protected] http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= To subscribe or unsubscribe to the meditech-l, visit MTUsers.COM. To check the status of the meditech-l, visit MTUsers.NET. For help, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ______________________________________ meditech-l mailing list [email protected] http://mtusers.com/mailman/listinfo/meditech-l
