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Decentralized Nursing Medication Cabinets, Automatic Med Dispensing Systems

Safe, Cost-effective Decentralized Medication Dispensing

MedSelect®, a solution from the AmerisourceBergen Technology Group, enables hospitals and healthcare providers to manage medications and supplies more cost-effectively and improve security and efficiency. MedSelect's automated nursing station cabinets enhance patient safety and nursing staff satisfaction. MedSelect cabinets are customizable, modular and secure, and are ideal for pharmacy, nursing and other decentralized locations such as ER, OR and critical care. MedSelect's scalable cabinets are linked to a centralized database network that tracks cabinet inventory, usage by patient, usage by provider, and other critical data. With the ability to integrate all cabinets, software and report writing systems, MedSelect systems enable hospitals and healthcare providers to manage medications and supplies more cost-effectively and improve security and efficiency.

With MedSelect, the AmerisourceBergen Technology Group offers its customers a full capability for centralized or decentralized medication distribution solutions. Together, these systems provide a comprehensive suite of pharmacy automation, packaging and patient safety solutions that enable customers to implement clinical supply chain management from the loading dock to the patient's bedside.

Safe Storage and Accurate Administration

The ServeRx® Computerized Medication Cabinet, located on the nursing unit, is configured with medication drawers that store one dose and strength of a drug. Other types of storage units are also available. For example, patient-specific drawers hold meds from home or patient-specific meds provided by the pharmacy. Secure Door modules hold bulk items in an unit that can be customized with shelves and bins. The entire cabinet is modular in design and can be positioned in most nursing unit layouts.

The ServeRx® cabinet enables authorized nursing staff to remove STAT, PRN and Over-the-Counter (OTC) medications. A bar-code reader and a bar-code label printer enable accurate administration.

The ServeRx® cabinet ensures accurate inventory levels. Inventory counts, particularly for narcotics, can be performed at any time to prevent discrepancies. Expiration date tracking helps ensure that out-of-date medications don't reach the patient.

The Computerized Medication Cabinet automates the inventory control of meds and supplies. The bar-code function aids in restocking inventory, to ensure that medications are stored in the correct drawers. In addition, the cabinet generates reports on inventory levels and medication-usage patterns. Data reporting and analysis improve inventory management, document waste and leakage, and increase employee efficiency and cost reduction.

Medication Dispensing Cabinets

Modular by design, Omnicell medication dispensing cabinets are available in a wide variety of hardware and software configurations to suit the varied needs of all areas of patient care. An integrated biometric, positive-ID system, touch-screen software, magnetic card readers, and guiding light technology help caregivers access medications quickly and easily.

Patient medication profiling, bar code scanning to confirm the identity of medication for restock and selected issues and returns, and complete inventory management tools help ensure patient safety and improve the efficiency of pharmacy staff.

Omnicell Medication Cabinet Line

OmniRx Color Touch
The OmniRx Color Touch provides a robust, high capacity yet compact solution for medication delivery and control. Powered by Omnicell Color Touch software, the OmniRx Color Touch provides a large, color screen and easy-to-use touch-screen technology which enables nurses to access medications easily and efficiently.

The system can be Web-enabled, providing access to a drug information database and other clinical tools to aid in decision-making and help improve accuracy in medication delivery.

Containing 13 drawer locations (expandable with auxiliary units), which can be configured to hold any combination of drawers—from our high-security FlexBin™ Single-Dose Drawer to the Lighted Matrix Drawer—the OmniRx Color Touch satisfies the needs of all patient care areas.

Anesthesia Workstation
The Anesthesia Workstation from Omnicell provides the operating room with a complete system for the management of anesthesia supplies and medications, while conforming to and complementing the workflow of the clinician at the point of care.

Powered by Omnicell Color Touch software, the Anesthesia Workstation provides a large, color screen and easy-to-use touch-screen technology, which enables nurses and anesthesiologists to access supplies and medications easily and efficiently.

Combination Systems
Integrating the benefits of Omnicell supply and pharmacy systems, Omnicell combination systems enable healthcare facilities to manage supplies and medications in one versatile cabinet or group of cabinets.

The unique architecture of the combination systems enables each department to manage its supplies and medications independently while tracking transaction data, inventory levels, expenses, and patient treatment costs through a single database.

OmniRx TT
Ideal for operating rooms, cath labs, nursing homes, assisted living centers, and other areas short on space, the OmniRx TT provides automated dispensing of medications in a secure and controlled manner within a modular, space-efficient design. The system is easy to use, has ample capacity, and offers a full spectrum of security options.

MTS Medication Technologies is the leading provider of automation and compliance packaging and systems to institutional pharmacies that provide medications for long-term care, assisted living and correctional facilities. Our products are designed to improve medication dispensing and administration processes, promote quality and enhance patient adherence to medication regimens.

The MedLocker® system offers secure and affordable emergency and first dose medication administration in long-term care facilities. Manual dispensing systems do not provide the level of security, accountability and efficiencies that are attainable with the use of automation. The MedLocker medication management system uses our proprietary bar-coded consumables and inventory management software within a secure cabinet to allow facility staff to store and access emergency and first dose medications.

MedLocker also assists pharmacies and care providers in meeting regulatory requirements, as well as offering improved response time in filling emergency and first dose prescriptions. In addition to the benefit derived by the patient from immediate medication availability, the “pick-to-light” and barcode security features of the MedLocker system also minimize the opportunity for medication errors.

RxStation Medication Dispensing System

Traditional automated medication dispensing machines leave a critical information gap at the moment of dispensing. RxStation creates a new standard in medication dispensing systems.The RxStation seamless approach to the medication process delivers:

• RXStation Increased patient safety, reducing opportunities for error
• Supports clinician workflow
• Closes the loop in the medical process
• Drives care through one eMAR, person database, personnel file, formulary, order catalogue and inventory file

RxStation devices and workflow solutions allow healthcare organizations to automate the medication process for both nursing and pharmacy. The unique, modular designs of the RxStation devices configure to meet clinical and operational needs. RxStation solutions support nursing care, care at the bedside, controlled substance management as well as special procedures.

RxStation delivers a unified closed loop medication solution, automating every step of the process – from order and dispense to administration.

For more information on RxStation or other devices powered by CareAware global device connectivity architecture, please call 866-221-8877 or contact your Cerner representative.

Med-Dispense provides decentralized automated medication dispensing systems for health care facilities nationwide. Our systems are known for their low cost and high-capacity yet compact design.

The dispensing automation that most facilities desire is simply out of their price range. Med-Dispense delivers an affordable, robust system that even the smaller hospital can afford. Our systems use the latest interface technology, ensuring revenue capture as well as JCAHO compliance at a surprising low cost.

Compared to other vendors, our systems are undoubtedly the most affordable on the market today as well as the simplest to use.

• allow nursing access to medications with pharmacy control via centralized server

• reduce medication errors

• eliminate missing doses

• eliminate manual charge functions with interface functionality

• ensure accurate dispensing with profile interface

• enable freestanding functionality when network connectivity not feasible

Our software is the most intuitive dispensing system software available on the market today. Our systems were developed by healthcare professionals who preserved the objective of keeping training simple while preserving extensive functionality. Nurses can typically be trained on our systems in less than 7 minutes.

Full interface functionality is also available through the HL7 standard, including ADT, billing, profile, inventory, and formulary.

Because implementation issues that are involved with HL7 interface projects usually require custom development and extensive site analysis, MED-Dispense employs a team of analysts to serve as HL7 interface implementation specialists. These specialists will work with the medical facility and third party vendor developers on HL7 interface projects from the initial design phase until the interface is installed and in production.