Table 2.

Requirements for Implementation of Pharmacy Services at a Field Hospital Infusion Center

Category	Description
Supporting pharmacy with sterile compounding space	For compounding of medications using aseptic technique
Refrigerator and temperature monitoring devices	For storage of the compounded product
Supplies needed for administration	For safe administration of medications; supplies may include IV tubing and filters
Medical devices	IV pump, vital sign monitor, and pulse oximeter
Courier services	For delivery of compounded product to field hospital
Electronic medical record system	For safe order entry and reporting
Staff training, communication, and workflow design	For efficient and safe dispensing of medications
Delivery logs	For accountability for all doses dispensed
Hypersensitivity kits	For quick access to medications needed for hypersensitivity reactions; a process needs to be established to ensure the contents are monitored daily, are up to date, and are replenished as needed

Abbreviation: IV, intravenous.