Automatic drug dispensing help or hindrance?

Automated drug-dispensing systems, already widely used in the United States, are increasingly being implemented on nursing units in Canada. The systems are designed to achieve computerized control of unit-dose medication dispensing throughout the institution. Proponents of these systems claim that t...

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Published inCanadian nurse (1924) Vol. 96; no. 4; pp. 29 - 33
Main Authors Novek, J, Rudnick, W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada Canadian Nurses Association 01.04.2000
Subjects
Attitude of Health Personnel
Computer applications
Hospitals
Humans
Medication Systems, Hospital - standards
Nursing
Nursing Staff, Hospital - psychology
Nursing Staff, Hospital - supply & distribution
Pharmaceutical service
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
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Summary:Automated drug-dispensing systems, already widely used in the United States, are increasingly being implemented on nursing units in Canada. The systems are designed to achieve computerized control of unit-dose medication dispensing throughout the institution. Proponents of these systems claim that they will substantially reduce nurse and pharmacist time devoted to drug distribution while reducing the risk of medication errors for patients. It is an attractive claim for health care institutions that are trying to make more effective use of staff resources.
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ISSN:0008-4581