Avoid Restocking Automated Dispensing Cabinets During Common Med Administration

May 2016

You're on the front lines for helping nurses optimize safety with automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis, etc).

Nurses perform most transactions...but you can ensure med accuracy and availability.

Reduce the risk of wrong med errors. Separate meds and organize them by unit before you head out to restock cabinets.

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Table of Contents

Automated Dispensing Avoid Restocking Automated Dispensing Cabinets During Common Med Administration
Medical Errors Place Auxiliary Labels on Paralyzing Agents in Code Trays
Opioids Document on Med Histories if Opioid Patients Have an Rx for Naloxone
Infections Investigate Before Refilling Wound Care Products
Delirium Alert Your Pharmacist to Administration Schedules That Interrupt Sleep
Practice Batch Doses From Amps or Vials to Save Money
Supplements Document Supplement Use on Med Histories
Communication When in Doubt, "Pharm Out" Calls from Nurses
Respiratory & Allergy Use Auxiliary Labels to Prevent Injection of IV Meds Ordered for Inhalation
Med Administration Help Bust Med Administration Myths
Injectables Don't Send Vials of Potassium Chloride to Patient Care Units