August 14, 2024
Automation’s Role in Safety, Security, and Savings: Two-Part Series, September 10 and September 17
Join NRHA for this informative series to gain valuable insights from experienced rural hospital pharmacists on how automated dispensing systems can transform your healthcare facility’s safety, security, and financial performance. In this two-part series, discover how updating an automated dispensing system (ADS)
- Improved patient safety,
- Reduced drug diversion, and
- Boosted financial performance in two hospitals.
Using case studies, Jeremy Garrett, RPh, Director of Pharmacy Services at Weatherford Regional Hospital, and Susan Ritter, DPh, Owner/Manager of Quality Rx Consulting, will demonstrate how an integrated system:
- Enhanced reporting,
- Swiftly addressed safety concerns and diversion, and
- Improved inventory control and billing accuracy.
Jeremy brings extensive experience overseeing hospital pharmacy operations and 340B programs, while Susan specializes in rural hospital consulting and antimicrobial stewardship.
In Part 1, attendees will:
- Understand how an automated dispensing system enhances patient safety through reduced medication errors and real-time monitoring.
- Identify strategies to detect and prevent drug diversion.
In Part 2, attendees will:
- Learn how to use combined electronic health records and automated dispensing system reports to improve inventory control and billing accuracy.
- Understand ways an ADS can increase efficiencies to reduce overall costs.
Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and improve your hospital’s operations with practical, real-world examples and expert guidance.
Cost: Free
When: Tuesday, September 10, 1:00 – 2:00 pm CT and Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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