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 accuracy of medication dispensing
○ increase in administration time

Explanation:

• "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 maintained or improved.
• "Increase in accuracy of medication dispensing" is a positive benefit of automated systems as they reduce human error in dispensing.
• "Increase in administration time" is negative as automation should streamline processes, not increase time.

Answer:

C. Increase in accuracy of medication dispensing