Pharmacy OneSource Releases Poll Results for Second Half of 2007

Bellevue, WA -- Pharmacy OneSource, Inc. today released the results of its exclusive on-line polls for the second half of 2007. Some results reflect common New Year’s goals of getting a raise or getting fit: 69% of pharmacy professionals think they are not paid what they are worth, and 44% say only a few of their coworkers would pass a fitness test. Another poll highlight is that 56% of respondents think their employer should pay for their CE.

The full results of each poll from July - December 2007 are listed below. Media sources are encouraged to utilize these poll results and attribution to PharmacyOneSource.com is requested.

Do you say Joint Commission or JCAHO?
Joint Commission 25.3%
TJC 2.5%
JCAHO "Jayco" 48.1%
Both 19.0%
Other 5.1%
Total 79

Can nurses access your pharmacy when it is closed?
Yes 17.6%
Only in emergencies 11.8%
No 61.8%
Other 8.8%
Total 102

What drug is causing the most problems/intervention at your facility?
Vancomycin 30.9%
Warfarin 29.1%
Enoxaparin 16.4%
Levofloxacin 5.5%
Other 18.2%
Total 55

Does ranking on best hospital lists matter to you?
Yes, very much 39.5%
Yes, somewhat 16.3%
Yes, a little 18.6%
Not at all 25.6%
Total 43

How many of your co-workers would pass a fitness test?
All of them 4.8%
Most of them 14.3%
Some of them 30.2%
Only a few 44.4%
None of them 3.2%
Other 3.2%
Total 63

Who should pay for your annual CE?
Myself 26.8%
My employer 56.5%
Professional associations 2.2%
Pharmaceutical companies & other vendors 7.2%
Other 7.2%
Total 138

How do you track your CE credits?
In my head 7.0%
On paper 47.9%
On computer 38.0%
Other 7.0%
Total 71

What would help you increase your personal productivity at work?
Better coworkers 12.7%
Fewer interruptions 46.0%
More technology 14.3%
Stronger leadership direction 20.6%
Other 6.3%
Total 63

What's the biggest pain you're currently facing in pharmacy?
Budget justification 15.0%
Medication reconciliation 12.5%
Recruitment and retention 32.5%
Supply cost containment 5.0%
USP 797 compliance 15.0%
Other 20.0%
Total 40

Is your facility doing anything special for American Pharmacists Month?
Yes 25.0%
No 72.2%
Other 2.8%
Total 36

When does your facility plan to put in wireless internet in clinical areas?
Already have it 54.3%
In the next 6 months 5.7%
1-2 years 11.4%
2+ years 2.9%
No future plans 14.3%
Other 11.4%
Total 35

Does your pharmacy require techs to be certified and licensed?
Yes, both 27.9%
Yes, licensed 23.3%
Yes, certified 18.6%
No 25.6%
Other 4.7%
Total 43

How often do you access online video?
Never 18.4%
Rarely 32.7%
Sometimes 18.4%
Often 22.4%
Daily 8.2%
Total 49

Do you think you are paid what you're worth?
Yes 26.2%
No 68.9%
Other 4.9%
Total 103

How many holidays do you have to work each year?
None 35.7%
One 11.9%
Two 17.9%
Three or more 27.4%
All of them 3.6%
Other 3.6%
Total 84

Is your cleanroom updated to USP 797 standards?
Yes 21.3%
In Progress 39.3%
Updates planned 27.9%
No, and no plans. 6.6%
Other 4.9%
Total 61

Are your refrigerators equipped with automatic temperature monitoring systems?
Yes 36.4%
Some, but not all 13.6%
No 47.7%
Other 2.3%
Total 44

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