Rhonda McManus

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Dr. Rhonda McManus is a leading authority on the integration of automation and robotics within hospital pharmacy practice. Her research focuses on the critical intersection of information technology, medication management, and operational efficiency in acute care settings. Dr. McManus’s most impactful work, "Robotics in acute care hospitals" (2012, 17 citations), provides a foundational analysis of how robotic systems are reshaping pharmacy workflows, directly stemming from her participation in the ASHP Pharmacy Practice Initiative Summit. This paper is widely cited for its forward-looking perspective on the role of automation in enhancing patient safety and operational accuracy. She further advanced the field with her work on "Formulary and database synchronization" (2011, 4 citations), which explores the technical challenges of integrating automated dispensing cabinets, carousel storage, and robotic IV preparation devices into a seamless, error-reducing system. Through her research, Dr. McManus has established herself as a key voice in the transition toward a technology-driven, data-synchronized future for health-system pharmacy.