Judd Baker, VP of Healthcare Innovations at Germfree, discusses the evolution of IV workflow in pharmacy automation. Baker highlights the human factor as a significant source of errors in compounding and advocates for automation to reduce mistakes. He reviews various components of a modern workflow, including barcode scanning, image capture, label printing, and gravimetrics. Baker emphasizes the necessity of integrating these elements with hospital systems for effective implementation. The presentation also covers the challenges of integrating technology in the pharmacy, the importance of choosing the right interfaces and hardware, and the ongoing need for industry advancements to enhance patient safety and workflow efficiency.

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