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Why Automation Is Critical in the Operating Room

Omnicell

Given the number of high-alert controlled substances administered under often intense conditions inside the operating room (OR), it's no surprise. Anesthesia providers must constantly balance patient care with administrative tasks associated with managing medications in the OR.

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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.