The Director's Forum series is written and edited by Michael Sanborn and Robert Weber and is designed for guiding pharmacy leaders in establishing patient-centered services in hospitals and health systems. Another specific goal of this column is addressing many of the key challenges that pharmacy directors currently face while providing information that will foster growth in pharmacy leadership and patient safety. A well-designed facility is an important component to providing patient-centered care. This Director's Forum article focuses on specific elements that should be considered when planning a new pharmacy facility.
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