Integrated Technologies Create Greater Efficiency

Case Study - Automated dispensing cabinets, electronic prescribing and robotic dispensing deliver savings and safety

  • Equipment

    ADC XT Series, Robotic Dispensing System

  • Department

    15 wards

  • Site

    The Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Context

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is a fully integrated provider for acute, community, mental health and ambulance service. The hospital already had a ward level electronic prescribing system in operation for two years when they decided to take the next step in patient safety and automation by installing Omnicell automated medication dispensing cabinets in all care areas.

 

Challenges
  1. Provide safer drug selection, taking advantage of existing electronic prescribing technology
  2. Automate reordering of ward medication saving pharmacy time and reducing drug stock outs
  3. Introduce electronic controlled drug register saving time and providing real-time tracking and alerts regarding discrepancies
  4. Reduce medication consumption levels through improved control and tracking of usage

 

 

Benefits

Greater medicine availability

Missed patient doses were reduced due to a better availability of medication.

More efficient ordering

Fewer ad hoc orders needed to be processed and delivered, resulting in greater staff efficiency.

Increased patient safety

Safety features confirm that the right drugs are selected for each patient.

We have much better stock control and expiry date management, and it’s really easy to use even in an emergency.

Jacky Harry, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Improved Safety and Efficiency

The Omnicell solution provides a real-time interface with electronic prescribing to fully automate the dispensing of prescribed medication whilst also automating the reordering of stock - including controlled drugs.

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Integrating Technologies Creates Greater Efficiency

Provides Safer Drug Selection

Guided medication selection ensures that the right drugs are selected for each patient, integrating with ePMA system

 

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