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Dec 23, 2015
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Improving Pharmacy Efficiency
New EquipmentAnd Technologies
For Inventory ControlDonna Riehl CPhT, PhT.R.
Improving Pharmacy Efficiency
IntroductionBrief history of inventory controlNew equipment and technologies
Systems overview ImplementationBenefits and/or limitations
Future of pharmacy technologyOpen discussion and questions
History Of Inventory Control
Drugstore dispensatory from the 1920's
Salem, N.J., Hospital sold after paying fine for pharmacy inventory problems.
Byline: Sam wood
sep. 27--SALEM, N.J.--A Salem county hospital has paid a $1 million fine after an investigation revealed lax inventory controls in its pharmacy, authorities said yesterday.
News of the settlement came just before an announcement that the sale of memorial hospital of Salem county to a corporation based in Tennessee had been completed.
The settlement that Salem memorial reached yesterday with the U.S. Attorney's office requires the...
History Of Inventory Control
Systematically determined inventory requirements.
Determined stock levels or reorder points based on current demand.
Large purchases inflated inventories to levels that were substantially higher than needed.
Intuitive judgments, experience, customary ordering practices.
Observations of stock on shelves.
Inventory Management: Carousel
System overview Streamlines stocking Pick-to-light indicators Supports all dosage forms and packages Decreases storage space by 30% to 50% Reduces time-on task Automatically tracks and documents activities Recognizes priority orders Compares inventory stock levels
Inventory Management: Carousel
Implementation.First-dose turnaround.Software to manage inventory and direct
order picking. Replenishment pyxis orders through
carousel.
Inventory Management: Carousel
Benefits.Lower inventory levels and achieve greater
economic benefits.Maintain inventory records to document
quantities on hand and value.Perform periodic physical inventories.Generates consolidated, daily electronic
orders to the wholesale distributor.
AUTOCAROUSEL™
Medication Repackager
System overview.Barcoding activities are automatically
coordinated.350 most frequently-used medications are
stored securely in repackager.Package and label less common
medications and special orders, such as half tablets.
Medication Repackager
Implementation.Transferable circle labels for multi-dose
medications like ointments, eye drops, to ensure the bar code remains with the package and linked to the administered dose.
Flag labels applied to ampoules and syringes upon delivery from wholesaler.
Medication Repackager
Benefits.First dose.Enhance work flow. Improving dispensing accuracy.Reduce staff time-on-task.Lowers nurse-to-patient delivery time.
Autopacker™
Autopacker™
Autolabeler™
Automated Dispensing Machines
System overview Improved response time and accuracy for
STAT and first dose orders Reduced time required for ADU and cart fill
replenishment A reduction in staff hours dedicated to
ordering, picking, and dispensing
Automated Dispensing Machines
Implementation. Identify top 80% movers to be loaded.Assign medication to bin location.
Separate sound a-like/look-alike, similar packages, same color, etc.
Enter earliest expiration date.Determine maximum and minimum.Set-up restock time.Monitor for possible changes.
Automated Dispensing Machines
BenefitsBarcode-based pharmacy Integrated system with the pharmacy
suppliers Billing information Valuation for both pre-packed and
pharmacy manufactured inventory.
Automated Dispensing Machines
LimitationsOnly one nurse can pull meds at any given
timeRequired space
Pyxis Vault™
Refrigerator
Future Of Pharmacy Technology
RoboticsTelepharmacy Will call storage
Cytocare ™
Cytocare™
Combines a robotic arm, laser-driven syringe filler, sophisticated workflow software and a sterile cabinet
ScriptPro®
Telepharmacy technician filling a remote order
Inspection And Verification
Counseling And Patient Education
HangRx™
Will call storage
Conference
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Questions