Question

which of the following is a benefit of an automated dispensing system in a hospital?
increase in cost of inventory
reduction in security to medication access
increase in administration time
increase in accuracy of medication dispensing

Explanation:

• "Increase in cost of inventory" is not a benefit as automated systems typically help manage costs better.
• "Reduction in security to medication access" is incorrect; automated systems enhance security.
• "Increase in administration time" is wrong as automation should reduce time.
• "Increase in accuracy of medication dispensing" is a key benefit of automated systems as they minimize human error in dispensing.

Answer:

D. Increase in accuracy of medication dispensing