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Transforming Drug Diversion Through Technology and Data

Omnicell

At TidalHealth, we're partnering with our nursing and anesthesia colleagues to drive diversion awareness and controlled substance monitoring. The Chief of Anesthesia is now aware of flaws in documentation and has an awareness of open transactions through enhanced data visibility.

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From Pandemic to Epidemic: A Front Line Perspective on COVID-19 and the Opioid Crisis

Omnicell

Joy Somogyi Senior Director of Product Marketing and Development, Omnicell With two million people suffering from opioid addiction and 115 people dying from an opioid overdose every day in the U.S., the opioid crisis is one of the major challenges healthcare is facing, specifically for pharmacies currently managing medication diversion.

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Future of Pharmacy Podcast: Achieving the Delicate Balance with OR Medication Management

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Len Hom Director, Product Marketing, Omnicell With anesthesia providers and pharmacies on the same page, patients can benefit from a seamless experience in an operating room (OR). Manual processes make it easier for drug diversion since there are fewer opportunities to detect missing controlled substances right away.

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Omnicell and Fresenius Kabi Join Forces to Improve Controlled Substance Management

Omnicell

Tara Plappert Product Marketing Manager Hospitals and clinics face a significant challenge when dealing with controlled substances. The Controlled Substance Dispenser dispenses one dose at a time, ensuring security, and minimizing the need for nurse countbacks. And according to the 2019 Drug Diversion Digest , 47.2

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Why Intelligence and Analytics are Key to Curbing Diversion

Omnicell

There are additional complications that arise from hyper-vigilante manual processes that can sometimes result in false positives and uncomfortable staff conversations due to documentation errors.

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Why You Need Pharmacy Automation in Your OR

Omnicell

Mary Selzo, RPh Practicing Pharmacist and Senior Clinical Product Manager, Omnicell Automated dispensing cabinets are the backbone of most medication distribution systems, with 95% adoption in nursing units across the U.S. Ideally pharmacy and anesthesia providers should work in partnership to maintain controlled substance accountability.

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Facing the Nursing Shortage Head-on

Omnicell

Sabrina Cole, PharmD, MBA Director, Autonomous Pharmacy Advisory Board, Omnicell Hospitals in approximately 40 states have reported critical labor shortages, while hospitals in all 50 states anticipate being short-staffed within a few weeks. For example, automating controlled substance administration protects nurses and patients alike.