All users may complete a tutorial for use of the automated dispensing system. Documentation of tutorial training is maintained at the discretion of departmental leadership. Logging in verifies the users identity and access privileges before the user is allowed to access the system and allows the system to track all transactions. Each automated dispensing system user will be assigned an ID and password. All users are made aware of and are expected to follow hospital policies regarding confidentiality and passwords. In addition to the password, each user will be prompted to register a fingerprint scan (Bio-ID) for logging in to the system. Access to the automated dispensing system under another user’s ID is prohibited. Employees of Concord Hospital are assigned an ID and password upon orientation via Active Directory assigned by the IT Help Desk. Contracted employees are assigned a local access account by the Department of Pharmacy Services. For any problems or concerns with user access to the automated dispensing system, notify the IT Help Desk for assistance. Department of Pharmacy Services Responsibilities Automated Dispensing System Administrator and Leadership Set up and maintain usability and contents of each automated dispensing station. Maintain medication formulary to accurately display medication order information. Maintain a formulary list of medications that are approved for override functionality. For each automated dispensing station Determine whether each automatic dispensing station is to have profile or non-profile capabilities. Determine whether or not each automated dispensing station generates a charge or credit to patient accounts upon medication removal or return. Review charging to ensure accuracy. Review inventory and par levels for each department according to usage and appropriate criteria. Refer to the work instruction for procedures related to such requests. Ensure that the automated dispensing system receives all admit, discharge and transfer information Department of Pharmacy Services Staff
All users may complete a tutorial for use of the automated dispensing system. Documentation of tutorial training is maintained at the discretion of departmental leadership. Logging in verifies the users identity and access privileges before the user is allowed to access the system and allows the system to track all transactions. Each automated dispensing system user will be assigned an ID and password. All users are made aware of and are expected to follow hospital policies regarding confidentiality and passwords. In addition to the password, each user will be prompted to register a fingerprint scan (Bio-ID) for logging in to the system. Access to the automated dispensing system under another user’s ID is prohibited. Employees of Concord Hospital are assigned an ID and password upon orientation via Active Directory assigned by the IT Help Desk. Contracted employees are assigned a local access account by the Department of Pharmacy Services. For any problems or concerns with user access to the automated dispensing system, notify the IT Help Desk for assistance. Department of Pharmacy Services Responsibilities Automated Dispensing System Administrator and Leadership Set up and maintain usability and contents of each automated dispensing station. Maintain medication formulary to accurately display medication order information. Maintain a formulary list of medications that are approved for override functionality. For each automated dispensing station Determine whether each automatic dispensing station is to have profile or non-profile capabilities. Determine whether or not each automated dispensing station generates a charge or credit to patient accounts upon medication removal or return. Review charging to ensure accuracy. Review inventory and par levels for each department according to usage and appropriate criteria. Refer to the work instruction for procedures related to such requests. Ensure that the automated dispensing system receives all admit, discharge and transfer information Department of Pharmacy Services Staff
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