Session Information
2009 Summer Meeting
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Facilitating the Use of Barcoding for the Successful Closed-Loop Medication Management System
Track: Informatics Series CE Sessions
Program Code: 123-L04
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Location: Room 34, Level 2
MEETING PLANNING ASSOCIATE:   Click the plus sign to see more detailed information about each speaker.
 Christopher Fortier, PharmD, Manager, Pharmacy Support Services, Medical University of South Carolina
PRESENTER(S):   Click the plus sign to see more detailed information about each speaker.
 Christopher Fortier, PharmD, Manager, Pharmacy Support Services, Medical University of South Carolina
 Noel Hodges, RPh, MBA, Division Director of Pharmacy Services, HCA Central Atlantic Supply Chain
Description

One of the first questions to ask regarding barcode medication administration is "repackage in-house or outsource?" Explore financial and other advantages and disadvantages for both options requiring different cost and personnel resources. Regardless, pharmacy must ensure that all medications used within the organization have a barcoding solution to ensure the successful use of barcode-enabled medication administration (BCMA). With BCMA representing such a change in the medication-use process, it is critical for pharmacy to have an efficient and effective plan for implementing and maintaining the medication piece of the BCMA system. This session will address the critical planning and preparation steps to ensure 100% medication barcode scanning. Schedule

  • Describe the common barriers, challenges, and lessons learned in preparing the medication-use process for BCMA.
  • Explain the advantages and disadvantages for both in-house and outsourced barcode repackaging.
  • Explain the various repackaging technologies, resources needed, and ongoing maintenance required.
  • Summarize the steps and strategies to prepare the medication-use system for the implementation of a barcode-enabled medication administration (BCMA) system.


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