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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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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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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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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. Dr. Staiger.

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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 ).