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Business Continuity Plans For Hospital Pharmacies: A Delphi Consensus

2025-11-13 health systems and quality improvement Title + abstract only
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ObjectivesBusiness continuity plans (BCPs) are vital for hospital pharmacies (HPs) seeking to maintain essential operations during crises. Although generic BCPs exist, we found no guidelines for HP BCPs. We sought to use an expert consensus methodology to develop specific recommendations for BCP content for HPs. MethodsAn expert panel (comprising hospital chief pharmacists, deputies or quality managers) conducted a two-round Delphi study. Participants were recruited from civilian HPs in Switzer...

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