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Why Automation Is Critical in the Operating Room

Omnicell

Given the number of high-alert controlled substances administered under often intense conditions inside the operating room (OR), it's no surprise. Anesthesia providers must constantly balance patient care with administrative tasks associated with managing medications in the OR. In 95 percent of U.S.

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Why You Need Pharmacy Automation in Your OR

Omnicell

Yet in operating rooms and procedure areas – where a large quantity of tightly regulated controlled substances are administered – similar technology is used by just over half of health systems. Ideally pharmacy and anesthesia providers should work in partnership to maintain controlled substance accountability.