The Omnicell is an automated medication dispensing system that securely stores and tracks a patient's medications. It records details of each transaction including the nurse, patient, medication, date, and cost. Restock levels are automatically calculated based on usage. Omnicell handles all of a patient's medications in one place and tracks dispensing to reduce errors. It can also be accessed remotely from other devices. Policies for Omnicell use vary by institution but it aims to improve patient safety, increase productivity, and provide effective medication management.

1. OMNICELLBY: Tiffany thomas

2. What is an omnicellThe Omnicell is an automated system that is designed for medication and supply dispensing.

4. Features of OmnicellSecure controlled access.

5. Full data capture that gives details on transactions of items from the nurse, what medication was given to the patient, the department, the date, time, cost and serial number which is recorded and can be traced twenty four hours a day.

6. Allows for restock levels to be calculated automatically based on patient medication order frequency and actual usage.Use of OmnicellOmnicell handles 100% of the patient’s medications, meaning that none of the medications are stored separately or brought up from pharmacy and placed elsewhere. Omnicell also keeps track of the medications dispersed leading to less error .Omnicell has a use called the “Anywhere RN remote medication management” this allows other hospital computers or mobile carts to be used with a remote to access the same functions that Omnicell has.

7. Policies and ProceduresOmnicell policies and procedures differ depending on the institution.

8. BENEFITImprove patient safety

9. Increase productivity