Pharmacy Technician Workload and Workforce Requirements at MOH Hospitals during Ten years Mass Gathering Hajj (2006-2015) in Makah Region, Saudi Arabia

2019

IJPCS

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Objectives: The workforce of hospital pharmacy technician is one the elements of pharmacy strategic plan in Saudi Arabia.: The purpose of this study is to explore the demand workforce of pharmacy technician at MOH hospitals over the past twelve years (2006-2017) and forecasting during (2018-2030) in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is a retrospective analysis of twelve years (2006-2017) of Ministry of Health pharmacy technician workforce demand and forecasting in the future (2018-2030) at MOH organization practice. All data were derived from the Ministry of Health Statistical Year Books and any missing appropriate information about pharmacy technician workforce that will be estimated through allied healthcare professional's data in each region including gender or nationality. It included pharmacy technician and exclude all types of pharmacists or clinical pharmacist's workforce at MOH hospital setting. All calculations were based on MOH workforce standards of hospital with update literatures. All calculation was done used Microsoft Excel version ten. Results: The number of pharmacy technician demand based on optimum pharmacy and pharmacist. The pharmacy technician ratio (1:4) demand was (21,212.6-26,091) with an average (22,934.68). While with a ratio of (1:2) the number of pharmacy technician demand was (7,410-8,859) with an average (8,320.55). The number of pharmacy technician forecasting of a ratio (1:3) was (14,300-17,475) with an average (15,627.62). The forecasting number of pharmacy technician in the future within years (2018-2030) over thirteen years based on optimum pharmacy and pharmacist. The pharmacy technician ratio (1:4) forecast was (33,898.6-45,803) with an average (39,577.00). While with a ratio of (1:2) the number of the forecasting pharmacy technician was (16,303-22,028) with an average (19,034.31). The number of pharmacy technician forecasting of ratio (1:3) was (25,100-33,916) with an average (29,305.54). Conclusion: The demand of pharmacy technicians and forecasting in the future were determined. The ratio of pharmacist to pharmacy technician in the hospital practice should be standardized. An annual study on hospital pharmacy technician workforce is recommended in Saudi Arabia.

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confidence: 99%

Forecasting (2018-2030) and the Demand of Hospital Pharmacy Technician Workforce at Over Twelve Years (2006-2017) in Saudi Arabia

Alomi¹,

Alghamdi²,

2019

IJPCS

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“…In addition, they perform clinical activities such as those of an assistant clinical pharmacist. [1][2][3][4] The pharmacy technicians should register at state board agency at the country level. After registration, they should get continuous medical education to renew their license through the board.…”

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confidence: 99%

On-the-Job Training of Pharmacy Technicians at the Ministry of Health Hospitals in Saudi Arabia

Alomi¹,

Alghamdi²,

2019

PTB Reports

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Objective: To demonstrate the pharmacy technicians on the job training at the Ministry of Health of Health hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Method: It is a retrospective analysis of pharmacy technicians on job training project at the Ministry of Health of Health hospitals. It was within The Pharmacy strategic plan 2012-2020. The study used the modified pharmacy business model system and Project Management Procedure. Results: The pharmacy technicians on job training system established with a defined vision, mission and goals. The system had several resources including human or economic and other described in the review. The continuation of the system assured by risk management model description. Also, the monitoring and controlling of the system as illustrated. The convention to operation project though closing project stage demonstrated in the Analysis. Conclusion: The pharmacy technicians on job training system established within the healthcare system and pharmacy regulations. The pharmacy technicians on the job training system are regularly improving accordingly at all Ministry of Health hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

“…[5][6][7][8][9] However, the pharmacy technician workforce discussed during the mass gatherings hajj period only. [10][11][12] The pharmacy technician workforce analysis at all healthcare sectors, including hospitals or primary healthcare centers or medical affairs administration, not existed. Besides, the pharmacist to pharmacy technician in the actual practice did not determine in Saudi Arabia or Gulf and Middle East countries based on the best of the author's knowledge.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pharmacy Technician Workforce in Saudi Arabia over Twelve Years (2006-2017)

Alomi¹,

Alghamdi²,

2019

IJPCS

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Objectives: To explore the workforce of pharmacy technician at Ministry of Health (MOH) institutions over the past twelve years (2006-2017) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is a retrospective analysis of twelve years (2006-2017) of Ministry of Health pharmacy technician workforce at hospital practice. All data derived from the Ministry of Health Statistical Year Books and any missing appropriate information about pharmacy technician workforce, that's will be estimated through allied healthcare professional's data in each region including gender or nationality. It included pharmacy technician and exclude all types of pharmacists or clinical pharmacist's workforces at MOH hospital and Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) settings. All calculations were based on MOH workforce standards of hospitals and PHCs. All calculation was done using Microsoft Excel version ten. Results: The total number of pharmacy technician in all sectors, hospitals, primary healthcare centers and medical affairs administration increased from 4,289 to 8,373 over twelve years to 1.96-fold increments (2006-2017). The number of Saudi pharmacy technician increased from 3,064 to 8,061 to 2.63-fold increments while non-Saudi pharmacy technician decreased from 1,225 to 312 to 3.92-fold reductions. The rate of pharmacy technician to pharmacist decreased from 6.7 to 2.2 to 3.05-fold ratio reductions while the pharmacy technician per 10,000 population increased from 2.67 to 4.29 to 1.61-fold incremental ratio over the past twelve years. Conclusion: The pharmacy technician worked at the Ministry of Health institutions increased over the past twelve years. The Saudi pharmacy technician was increased with reduction of non-Saudi nationality. The male gender more than female. The ratio of pharmacy technician to pharmacist was reduced by time. The pharmacy technician workforces needed to explore at all healthcare institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.