Overview: The document introduces the medDispense® system, an automated dispensing solution designed to enhance workflow flexibility in healthcare facilities. It highlights recent system enhancements aimed at improving configuration options to meet unique workflow requirements.
Key Features:
- GS1 DataMatrix Support: The system now supports GS1 DataMatrix barcodes for scanning medications during restock events, including lot numbers, to facilitate batch tracing.
- Label Printing: Capabilities include printing labels for dispensed items, inventory shelf labels, and patient wristbands.
- Group Restock Reports: Restock reports can be configured to group items based on their stocking locations within the pharmacy.
- Barcode Scanning for Patient and Item Identification: Enhances workflow and accuracy by allowing patient records and retrieved items to be verified via barcode scan instead of manual selection.
- Calendar-based Override: A schedule-based rules engine allows for the enforcement of profile override protocols during pharmacy off-hours.
- Language Support: The system supports multiple languages, including English, British English, Canadian French, Dutch, Dutch French, German, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, and simple Chinese.
- Authorized Medication Alternatives: Pharmacy rules for medication substitution are enforced during low-stock and stock-out events.
- Display Category Icons: Drug classification icons can be displayed next to drug names.
- User Level Fingerprint Setting: Provides alternate login support for users who cannot or do not need to use a biometric fingerprint scanner.
- Support for Non-English Patient Name Aliases: Allows for the display of patient names in multibyte and right-to-left languages.
Conclusion: The medDispense® system is customizable to fit the unique workflows of different healthcare facilities, aiming to enhance efficiency and patient safety.
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