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Preparing Students for the Technology of Tomorrow

Drug Topics

Shortages of physicians and nurses in primary care will lead to more opportunities for pharmacists to deliver health care services beyond medication dispensing. 4 Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are quickly evolving to assist with diagnosing health problems, tailoring drug therapy, and completing clinical documentation.

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

This research shows the impactful interventions implemented within a medically integrated pharmacy (MIP) model, specifically focusing on how oncology-trained nurses can leverage comprehensive chart reviews and reassessments to identify discrepancies before medication dispensation, ultimately leading to substantial cost avoidance and waste reduction.

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Transforming Drug Diversion Through Technology and Data

Omnicell

Our anesthesia department recently formed a new diversion-prevention team within the hospital. 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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Future of Pharmacy Podcast: Achieving the Delicate Balance with OR Medication Management

Omnicell

Patrick Guffey, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer at Children's Hospital Colorado and Anesthesiologist at Children's Hospital Colorado, on the latest edition of the Future of Pharmacy Podcast to discuss achieving the delicate balance of medication management in the operating room.

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Revolutionizing Nursing: Eliminating Strain and Burnout Through Technological Efficiency

indispensable health

Technology offers a lifeline by automating documentation, report generation, and data entry: A. Voice Recognition Technology: Dictating notes through voice recognition software expedites documentation, freeing nurses from typing and ensuring accurate records.

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Why You Need Pharmacy Automation in Your OR

Omnicell

When you consider that the OR accounts for 40% of hospital expenses and 70% of revenue , why wouldn’t you want optimal medication management in such a critical area? Omnicell has continued to refine medication workflow with the XT Anesthesia Workstation™ , and new functionality helps both parties accomplish this goal.

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New Breakthrough Devices Program Guidance: Expanding Opportunities for Medical Product Innovations

The FDA Law Blog

Background The Breakthrough Devices Program, established under section 515B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), is a voluntary program for certain medical devices and device-led combination products. By Philip Won & Lisa M. Wysa, see here ) and addiction (e.g., reSET-O, see here , here ).