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Simplifying Medication Management Allows Nurses to Focus More on Patient

Omnicell

Standardizing an interoperability solution that supports information exchange creates better medication management practices for nurses and improved patient engagement. Before the integration, medication dispensing typically occurred without a conversation at the patient's bedside.

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Revolutionizing Nursing: Eliminating Strain and Burnout Through Technological Efficiency

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Prompt visual observation and rapid audio communication systems will ease the impact of nurses making two trips to every patient room to solve one problem. Task Management Apps: Specialized apps help nurses organize tasks, set reminders, and track completed activities, preventing missed assessments or medication administrations.

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Transforming Drug Diversion Through Technology and Data

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Team members on the diversion team regularly communicate with the pharmacy to further increase responsibility. The Chief of Anesthesia is now aware of flaws in documentation and has an awareness of open transactions through enhanced data visibility. Visit Omnicell at booth #5767 during HIMSS22 , March 14-18 in Orlando.

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How Digital Technologies are Optimizing Patient/Member Health Outcomes

Omnicell

In fact, more than 95% of Americans live within just a few miles of a community pharmacy, which is one reason why pharmacies will be on the frontlines of administering the COVID-19 vaccine once it’s available.

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How Pharmacists Can Use Artificial Intelligence To Advance Their Practice: Insights From ChatGPT

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We’ll dive into the many ways AI can assist pharmacists, from streamlining medication dispensing processes to enhancing patient education. Hospital pharmacists can rely on AI to ensure accurate and efficient medication dispensing, freeing up time for more direct patient care activities.

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9 ways pharmacy technician roles are changing

The Checkup by Singlecare

A number of factors have fueled the transformation of the pharmacy tech role, says Dr. Staiger, including a growing demand for healthcare services, the need to improve operational efficiencies, and the increasing complexity of medications, dispensing requirements, and billings. Responsibilities vary, but may include: 1.

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Strategies for Preventing Hospital Drug Diversion

Omnicell

Creating a diversion prevention program led by a multidisciplinary diversion committee to develop, refine, and communicate diversion prevention policies is the first step. Among other proactive steps, they will look for gaps in chain of custody throughout the medication management process.