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File: aacvz_04.txtg. Equipment or supplies desired: (1) 6230-00-809-4284 Light, Desk 110 Volt (2) 7520-00-162-7109 Numbering Machine - (3) 7105-00-710-0210 Table Folding Leg Lab (4) Laptop Computer (286/386) w/Printer (5) Laminar Flow Clean Bench (30 - 36 inch wide) h. Patient population served: deployed base population peaked at approximately 7,400. A second ATH shared this workload although due to relative locations of the facilities, the 31 Tactical Hospital pharmacy experienced a daily outpatient workload nearly four times that of the second ATH. i. Average number prescriptions filled: workload peaked at 125 prescriptions per day as the base population rose above 5,000 people. i. Pharmacy personnel: four technicians were adequate and necessary to provide a round the clock pharmacy coverage and security. k. Pharmacist in the ATH: a pharmacist was necessary for several reasons. In the absence of a logistics officer, the pharmacist performed supply functions. The pharmacist played a central role in planning therapeutic regimens for chemical and other battle casualties based on available pharmaceuticals. The pharmacist worked with the provider staff to insure maximum utilization of on-hand drug assets. This was accomplished via voluntary quantity restrictions and therapeutic substi- tutions. The pharmacist developed procedures for preparation of intra- venous admixtures to permit reallocation of nursing service manpower: At our particular ATH, the pharmacist also served as the evening shift hospital supervisor. 1. Personal medications: Active duty troops deployed during Phase I of the buildup were fairly well prepared with personal medications. As these supplies ran out it created some significant logistics problems. Additional problems occurred during the second phase of the troop buildup in December and January. A significant percentage of these troops were reservists who arrived without adequate drug supplies and frequently had unexpected drug requirements e.g. Phenytoin, Digoxin, Sulfasalazine, and Levothyroxine. A great deal of time and effort was expended caring for these individuals. m. TA reevaluation project: Yes, I am available and interested in assisting with revision of the pharmacy TA. n. Resupply: Supply support was provided by an Army MEDSON. Due to the proximity of our base to the MEDSOM, it was relatively easy to physically go there and resolve supply problems. Pipeline times were generally reasonable. A resupply package was neither requested nor received. o. Pharmacy physical location: The pharmacy was located in the administration tent. This location was adequate. A separate IV admixture preparation area was established in the bulk supply tent. As the formulary expanded, storage space became a problem. Collocation 4
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