Which of the following is false about hospital automation?

Some hospitals use both centralized and decentralized automation because there are specific advantages of each
Decentralized automation is preferred over centralized automation
Both centralized and decentralized automation increase efficiency of dispensing
Dispensing automation may be centralized in the pharmacy or decentralized at the point of care

Decentralized automation is preferred over centralized automation

Rationale: Regarding hospital automation, centralized automation is preferred, not decentralized automation. While they both make dispensing efficient, centralized automation prepares medications from a central location that offers a better ability to control medication distribution. Decentralized automation is located on nursing units or wards.

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