Enhancing Controlled Drug Management
Case Study - Omnicell’s automated medicines management systems are helping Leeds Teaching Hospitals to manage controlled drugs safer and faster.
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Equipment
ADC XT Series
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Site
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Context
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS trusts in the country. St James’ Hospital pharmacy department stock 2500 controlled drugs and issue 2000 controlled drug items every month. St James’ University Hospital installed Omnicell medicine management systems to automate the storage and supply of controlled drugs.
Challenges
- Reduce clinical staff time spent preparing and dispensing medication, allowing more time for patients
- Deliver a more secure and efficient system for managing controlled drugs
- Eliminate the written controlled drug registers
- Deliver a full audit trail for each medication dispensed
- Increase patient safety
Benefits
Streamlined paperless process
Paperless process of controlled drugs from the pharmacy.
Staff time reduction
Halved the time taken dispensing and accurately checking controlled drugs.
Cost savings
Cost saving of £29k in staff time.
Ensure compliance
Efficiency of controlled drug management enabling compliance with the legislation, Misuse of Drugs Act and the Controlled Drugs Regulations 2013.
The implementation went smoothly and we had great support from Omnicell. Our controlled drug dispensing process is now much more efficient - we have saved 3.5 hours a day which has released staff for more patient facing activities. The average time taken to dispense and accuracy check a CD stock request has reduced from 6.5 minutes to 3 minutes! The system also provides improved audit trail and security.
Saving Dispense and Accuracy Time
The introduction of Omnicell’s automated cabinets has resulted in a number of significant outcomes.
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