Steve Rough
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About
Steve Rough is a leading authority on the integration of automation and technology within health-system pharmacy practice. His research focuses on the operational and strategic implementation of advanced systems to improve medication-use safety and efficiency. His most impactful work, "Determining the feasibility of robotic courier medication delivery in a hospital setting" (2009, 25 citations), provides foundational evidence for the use of self-guiding robotic couriers to automate the physical transport of medications, demonstrating a practical solution to a critical logistical challenge in hospital environments. This study helped pave the way for the broader adoption of robotic technology in pharmacy operations. Building on this, his paper "A solution to an unmet need: Pharmacy specialists in medication-use systems and technology" (2012) identifies the critical need for dedicated pharmacy experts to manage the increasing complexity of automated systems, regulatory demands, and patient acuity. Rough’s work is essential for pharmacy leaders and informaticists seeking to design safer, more efficient medication-use processes through evidence-based technology integration.
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