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:

To determine the benefit of an automated dispensing system in a hospital, we analyze each option:

• "Increase in cost of inventory" is a negative outcome, not a benefit.
• "Reduction in security to medication access" is also negative as security should be enhanced, not reduced.
• "Increase in administration time" is negative since automation should save time.
• "Increase in accuracy of medication dispensing" is a positive benefit as automated systems reduce human error in dispensing medications.

Answer:

D. Increase in accuracy of medication dispensing