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Confessions of a Nurse Whose Passion for Patient Care Was Supported By Automation

Omnicell

I quickly learned how the automation cabinets provided security and safety for patient care. The latest advancements in managing medications within the last few years, such as IV compounding robot , has advanced the delivery of IV medications and removed human error to ensure accurate IV doses and accurate labeling of the solutions. 

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CDC Emphasizes Opioid Guideline is Voluntary and Should Support, Not Supplant, Patient Care

The FDA Law Blog

Before starting opioid therapy for subacute or chronic pain, clinicians should discuss with patients the realistic benefits and known risks of opioid therapy, should work with patients to establish treatment goals for pain and function, and should consider how opioid therapy will be discontinued if benefits do not outweigh risks.

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How to spring clean your pharmacy

The Checkup by Singlecare

Control your controls If your biennial controlled substance inventory is due this year, now is the time to start preparing. Ensure all controlled substances are stored properly. This is an opportunity to educate yourself and your staff on new technology and patient care initiatives.

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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.

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Does an ASC need a pharmacy consultant?

OctariusRx

Controlled substance management. Not just checking for expired medications, but all storage requirements including temperature, labeling and infection control. This includes all non-hazardous medications, hazardous medications and controlled substances. Providing guidance on disposal of medications.