Pamela Phelps
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Pamela Phelps is a leading voice in health-system pharmacy, with a focused expertise in medication-use systems and the integration of technology to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency. Her most cited work, "A solution to an unmet need: Pharmacy specialists in medication-use systems and technology" (2012), addresses the critical gap in specialized pharmacy roles that manage the increasingly complex interplay between clinical practice and automated systems. Phelps’s contributions have helped define the role of the pharmacy specialist in navigating rising patient acuity, intricate medication preparation, and stringent regulatory requirements. While her citation count reflects the niche, practice-based nature of her scholarship, her impact is deeply felt in the operational standards of hospital pharmacies. She is recognized for championing the need for dedicated experts to optimize electronic health records, robotic dispensing, and barcode administration systems. Phelps’s work serves as a foundational resource for pharmacy leaders and informaticists seeking to build safer, more efficient medication-use processes in the modern healthcare environment.
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