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also help healthcare organizations detect if significant theft is occurring. Digital, key card or even keyed locks on doors, drawers, shelves, mobile carts and storage closets can aid in security. For high-value equipment or larger equipment that is used in multiple rooms, locating systems, such as a real- time locating system (RTLS), can speed the location process and protect against theft. “Real-time locating systems are also valuable for their contact trac- ing capability in the event of a COVID-19, MRSA, Norovirus or other outbreak at a clinic or hospital. The technology includes software and hardware that can trace everyone who was in the facility or a particular area of the facility at the time or day the outbreak occurred, aiding in minimizing exposure within the facility and to the general public. While this technology does not protect against an outbreak, it can help identify the people who were exposed, the rooms that need disinfected and which supplies/equipment to dispose of or disinfect. Cleaning and disinfecting are extremely important as many contaminants can live on surfaces from several hours up to months. In the future, decision- modeling software may be used in hospitals and clinics to help with efficient replenishment and utilization of equipment and supplies. Mapping and tracing technology that maps staff patterns can help improve staff efficiency and ensure they are using equipment and supplies in the most efficient way.” Brian Hazelwood, Marketing Manager, Midmark


“There are several technologies that are becoming available to


automate the reorder signal using RFID, Kanban, or weighted driven replenishment models in supply rooms. These models require limited clinician intervention while providing real-time data on supply utiliza- tion, allowing for on-the-fly PAR level adjustments. “Finally, we often find room organization and storage space utiliza- tion deteriorates due to poor labeling. Electronic labels can allow for easy, mass updates on SKU and reorder point information. A product conversion or PAR optimization may have required thousands of supply items to be manually re-labeled. Electronic labels can be updated instan- taneously with the room number and product information. Additionally, inventory issues, like backorders, can be flagged through electronic labels so care teams are aware when they go and pull supplies.” Zach Malingowski, Senior Director, Medline Supply Chain Optimization


“With the growing popularity of radiofrequency identification (RFID) technology for inventory management in healthcare, storage solutions need to be RFID-friendly. This means it needs to be made of a material that will allow these signals to pass without causing interference. Polymer or plastic shelving is an ideal solution for these deployments. Systems like ‘MetroMax’ provide the durability and strength of its wire counterparts and yet provide the tech-friendly de- sign to not only mount RFID readers, but also allow the signals to pass without issue. Another advancement that is included with MetroMax is antimicrobial protection. The plastic is infused a Microban additive that inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the surface to keep the product cleaner between cleanings. This is a benefit that should be sought for all storage areas.” Dave Salus, Market Manager, Healthcare Division, InterMetro Industries Corp.


“The Rotomat automated carousel has the ability to securely store


supply chain product by restricting user access through scanning a badge into the system and the option of an automatic locking door. HänelSoft can track and manage users’ transactions, track inventory by PAR level, expiration date, or LOT number and directs the user to the


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requested product through a graphic display at each Rotomat. Since the Rotomat is a six-sided box, it can reduce the likelihood of airborne pathogens accumulating on product or shelves. The worktable is stainless steel and the carriers are powder-coated, both easily cleaned with any non-caustic cleaner. Also, in the event that a room is not well controlled by the hospital’s HVAC system, there is an option for temperature and humidity control within a Rotomat.” Amy Flynn, OR/CS Market Manager, Hänel Storage Systems


“Only 12% of pharmacy leaders believe their pharmacy technology and informatics is optimized.1


This means there is a lot of room for


growth and improvement to realize the greatest return on pharmacy technology investments: Financial return, as well as returns on safety for patients, efficiency for pharmacy leaders, and job satisfaction for pharmacy staff. Professional Services help set up a customer to maxi- mize the impact of technology investments on the first day of go-live, Success Services help ensure this performance continues as the needs of staff, patients and the industry change, while Technical Services help proactively monitor equipment and resolve any issues that may arise. The combination of technology hardware, software and services are essential components to achieving the autonomous pharmacy, a vision which to replace manual, error-prone activities with automated processes that are safer and more efficient.” Greg Haas, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Central Pharmacy, Omnicell Inc.


1 Matsurra GT, Weeks DL. Use of pharmacy informatics resources by clinical pharmacy services in acute care hospitals, American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2009 Nov 1; 66 (21): 1934-8


“More and more healthcare supplies require temperature control dur- ing storage and transport, which significantly increases your storage footprint. Cold-chain boxes and phase-change materials can take up a lot of space, and these elements must be brought to the right tem- perature in a time-consuming process called conditioning with the use of high-grade refrigerators and freezers. Traditionally, in addition to the space and significant investment in conditioning equipment, shippers of high-value temperature sensitive therapies also [have] had to deploy a large labor force and dedicate significant space to the assembly of these shipping containers. “To avoid this space, labor and cost burden many healthcare suppliers should consider just-in-time ‘conditioned setup’ services. In the case of maintaining supplies at proper temperatures, this means working with a cold-chain service provider that can manage all the packaging supplies, conditioning of refrigerants and proper assembly of shipping containers at its own facilities. Shipping containers are provided each day on an as needed basis ready to load with drug product and ship back out the door, significantly simplifying the process of packaging and shipping temperature sensitive therapies while helping companies achieve their financial and environmental sustainability metrics.” Jamie Chasteen, Director of Corporate Development, Cold Chain Technologies


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