PRODUCTS & SERVICES
IMPROVING MEDICATION MANAGEMENT IN CARE HOMES
WITH OMNICELL Omnicell UK & Ireland, provider of medication adherence packaging and automated healthcare solutions, has launched a new automated medication management system designed to reduce the risks associated with a paper medication administration record (MAR) sheet in a care home.
Omnicell eMAR automates the medication management and administration process gathering information, providing prompts and accurate instructions for staff and giving managers real time medication administration data at the touch of a button.
With Omnicell eMAR, each individual medication is identified through a
bar code applied in pharmacy, which can then be tracked at all stages from check in at the care home to administration to the resident, to unused items which are disposed of or returned to the pharmacy. The system uses on screen photograph identification, provides important medical history for each patient and includes a simple alert and verification system to minimise the risk of medication administration errors in the home.
CQC inspections are much easier for care homes with Omnicell eMAR as the system provides a clear audit trail and peace of mind that all resident medication has been administered safely through easy to follow processes for all staff, with the system mitigating compliance risks and providing accurate information in the event that medication is not administered and providing a clear reason as to why.
Paul O’Hanlon, Managing Director for Omnicell comments: “At Omnicell,
Mike Elver, Healthcare Major Account Manager at Andrews Sykes Hire, comments: “The healthcare industry is an underestimated essential component of our everyday lives, with many of us relying on the professionals and pioneering equipment operating within in it. Having provided our services to the healthcare industry for many years, we understand the potentially devastating effects that equipment failure or temperature increases can have on patients, staff and service delivery.
“We are very pleased to launch
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our HVAC contingency initiative and hope to alleviate some of the challenges faced by Estates and Facilities Managers on a daily basis. Portable temporary units specified to meet the standards called for in a healthcare environment can offer health estates a cost-effective, energy saving and flexible, light touch solution.”
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we’re delighted to be launching the latest in eMAR technology. This automated medication management system will help to drive efficiencies, reduce unnecessary medication wastage and improve patient safety in UK care homes. At Omnicell, this is something we’re passionate about. With the eMAR system, the nursing staff are informed of which medication is required by each resident, the correct dose and the time it is due – reducing the risk of medication errors. The time staff spend checking in drugs when they arrive from the pharmacy is also significantly reduced and this time can be redirected back into face to face resident care, helping to achieve the ultimate goal of improved care.
“At Omnicell we don’t just sell you a system, we pride ourselves on providing everything that is needed to help integrate the system in to the care home and work in partnership with care and nursing teams from the outset. Our initial training is designed to leave staff feeling confident in their new system and left assured that we provide ongoing support every step of the way.”
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