ArticleSaudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society2023
Challenges experienced during pharmacy automation and robotics implementation in JCI accredited hospital in the Arabian Gulf area: FMEA analysis-qualitative approach.
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- Healthcare Application of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA): Is There Room in the Infectious Disease Setting? A Scoping Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of Pharmacy Automation Systems Versus Traditional Systems in Hospital Settings: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2025Review
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Abstract
Background: Pharmacy automation and robotics implementation are essential aspects of healthcare facilities. It streamlines the medication dispensing process and significantly reduces medication errors. However, implementing automation and robotics in pharmacies comes with its challenges. We aim to detect and rectify potential dangers in the pharmacy workflow by utilizing the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodology; this is expected to augment performance and increase profitability. Materials and methods: In this study, we conducted an FMEA analysis using a qualitative approach to identify the challenges experienced during pharmacy automation and robotics implementation in a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited hospital in the Arabian Gulf area. The pharmacy processes and procedures were mapped in a Flow chart to visualize the pharmacy workflow, including highlighting the risks that were found. Then these risks were arranged as Potential failure modes and added to the table as 9 main points for each RPNs were calculated, and then the 9 points were prioritized for the action plans. Results: Via applying traditional Risk Priority Number (RPN) FMEA, the Pharmacy board identified the process stages marked risky failure modes through several FMEAs, calculating the total RPNs at the implementation phase. It revealed several challenges, including staff training, technical issues, and inadequate communication. Furthermore, the study resulted in corrective and intervention steps. Conclusion: Pharmacy automation and robotics implementation is a complex process that requires proper planning, preparation, and execution. The FMEA approach effectively identifies potential problems and evaluates their impact on the pharmacy system. Nine major failure modes appeared to be risky stages with high RPN scores. Therefore, multiple interventions were done during the implementation to enhance the knowledge of challenges faced during the implementation of the automation process and solve it. Future studies should address the identified challenges and develop strategies to mitigate them.
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