Requirement- CRITICAL FACTOR 7.8c. Automated medication systems and software support a safe medication-use system. Rating Criteria 7.8c FC The pharmacy’s automated medication systems and software support a safe medication-use system and are in compliance with best practices. PC Some, but not all of the above are in place. There is inconsistency in the use of safe systems. NC None of the above are in place. Requested pre-survey documentation Anticipated on-site review Written pharmacy policies and procedures Facilities tour review of automated – systems in use Note: This requirement pertains, for instance, to the interface between the point-of-use automated storage cabinets, robotics, barcode, and other pharmacy computer systems. The scope includes all areas where patients receive routine medication from pharmacy, including the emergency room, special diagnostic laboratories, --except when the medication is directly administered by a physician or in an emergency. ED if service patients waiting for beds >24hrs should have prospective RPH review of orders. References: - ASHP Guidelines on the Safe Use of Automated Medication Storage and Distribution Devices. - ISMP Guidance on Interdisciplinary Safe Use of Automated Dispensing Cabinets – 2008 - ASHP Guidelines on Minimum Standards for Ambulatory Services - ASHP Guidelines on Standardized Methods on Pharmaceutical Care Requirement CRITICAL FACTOR 7.8d. Computerized systems support a safe medication-use system. Rating Criteria 7.8d FC Pharmacists have all necessary information to perform all aspects of pharmaceutical care including laboratory data, radiology data, consults, and records of current and previous encounters in the health system. Systems for pharmacist documentation of interventions and patient care services. Medication administration records are produced by the medication-use information system (see note below). All medication labels are clear. PC Some, but not all of the above are in place. There is inconsistency in the use of safe systems. NC None of the are in place.
Requirement- CRITICAL FACTOR 7.8c. Automated medication systems and software support a safe medication-use system. Rating Criteria 7.8c FC The pharmacy’s automated medication systems and software support a safe medication-use system and are in compliance with best practices. PC Some, but not all of the above are in place. There is inconsistency in the use of safe systems. NC None of the above are in place. Requested pre-survey documentation Anticipated on-site review Written pharmacy policies and procedures Facilities tour – review of automated systems in use Note: This requirement pertains, for instance, to the interface between the point-of-use automated storage cabinets, robotics, barcode, and other pharmacy computer systems. The scope includes all areas where patients receive routine medication from pharmacy, including the emergency room, special diagnostic laboratories, --except when the medication is directly administered by a physician or in an emergency. ED if service patients waiting for beds >24hrs should have prospective RPH review of orders. References: - ASHP Guidelines on the Safe Use of Automated Medication Storage and Distribution Devices. - ISMP Guidance on Interdisciplinary Safe Use of Automated Dispensing Cabinets – 2008 - ASHP Guidelines on Minimum Standards for Ambulatory Services - ASHP Guidelines on Standardized Methods on Pharmaceutical Care Requirement CRITICAL FACTOR 7.8d. Computerized systems support a safe medication-use system. Rating Criteria 7.8d FC Pharmacists have all necessary information to perform all aspects of pharmaceutical care including laboratory data, radiology data, consults, and records of current and previous encounters in the health system. Systems for pharmacist documentation of interventions and patient care services. Medication administration records are produced by the medication-use information system (see note below). All medication labels are clear. PC Some, but not all of the above are in place. There is inconsistency in the use of safe systems. NC None of the are in place.
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