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Transforming Drug Diversion Through Technology and Data

Omnicell

At TidalHealth, we're partnering with our nursing and anesthesia colleagues to drive diversion awareness and controlled substance monitoring. The Chief of Anesthesia is now aware of flaws in documentation and has an awareness of open transactions through enhanced data visibility.

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Why You Need Pharmacy Automation in Your OR

Omnicell

Mary Selzo, RPh Practicing Pharmacist and Senior Clinical Product Manager, Omnicell Automated dispensing cabinets are the backbone of most medication distribution systems, with 95% adoption in nursing units across the U.S. Automated medication dispensing technology isn’t just for nursing units.

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Future of Pharmacy Podcast: Achieving the Delicate Balance with OR Medication Management

Omnicell

A manual medication workflow can lead to possible safety gaps, especially in an OR where there's no guarantee that every controlled substance will be at your disposal in an organized fashion should something go wrong and when the unexpected arises during surgeries and procedures. In some instances, compliance can be a challenge.