Nursing
Describe the typical nurse-to-patient ratio in a Med/Surg inpatient unit versus an ICU, and how this impacts medication workflows.
Med/Surg 1:5-6; ICU 1:1-2
What is a key difference in workflow between traditional and specialty pharmacies?
Added assessments/monitoring
What are three key features of Omnicell XT Automated Dispensing Cabinets?
Locking drawers; label printer; guiding lights
What is the primary purpose of CPM/Central Pharmacy Manager?
Perpetual inventory management
What is the "dual mission" of hospitals, and how does value-based care impact it?
Care and finance; outcome shifts
What is an "override" in nursing terminology, and why might high override rates indicate a workflow problem?
Bypass review; delays/risks
Describe the primary responsibilities of operational pharmacists versus clinical pharmacists in specialty pharmacy.
Dispensing; counseling
What does the Single Dose Controlled Substance Dispensing System eliminate for nursing?
Countbacks; discrepancies
Briefly describe the goal of the Autonomous Pharmacy?
to automate as many steps as possible in the medication management process to reduce error and elevate the role of clinical providers
Name three key C-suite roles in hospital leadership and their primary focuses.
CEO direction; CFO finance; CNO quality
Outline three common friction points between nursing and pharmacy that affect nurse satisfaction.
Delays, missing meds, restocks
According to the deck, what percentage of health systems have under-optimized specialty pharmacies, and why is this significant?
75%; optimization opportunities.
What is the purpose of the External Return Bin (ERB)?
Collect unused meds
Name 2 benefits of the XR2 Robot
100% barcode scanning, earliest to expire dispense logic, model agnostic (can do cartfill or cartless or hybrid), Reduced pharmacy checking, stores up to 85% of non-IV medications
What are two major cost centers in hospitals, and what percentage do they typically represent?
Staffing 60-70%; pharmaceuticals 15-20%
What does "WOW" stand for in the nursing environment, and how does its availability impact daily workflows?
Workstations on Wheels; delays
What are two personas mentioned in specialty pharmacy leadership, and their main focuses?
CPO strategy; Director operations
What is MedChill designed to provide for temperature-sensitive medications?
Inventory management
Name 2 benefits of the IVX Station
Patient safety, Supply Chain Control, reduced 503B Reliance, Accuracy, Reduced repetitive motion injuries
Describe the role of The Joint Commission (TJC) in hospital compliance and potential consequences of non-compliance.
Accreditation; reimbursement loss
Name two regulatory bodies or organizations that govern nursing practice, and give one standard or guideline from each.
TJC verification; ISMP high-alert
Name two future directions for specialty pharmacy and their implications.
Expansion; payer evolution
What are two methods for normal restock in Color Touch software?
Guided; scan to restock
Name 2 challenges associated with pharmacies that lack an automated inventory management system:
Labor intensive, increased risk of error, Lack of medication visibility, increased risk of stockouts, increased incidence of expired medications, Pharmacists spend too much time on manual tasks and not enough on clinical activities, Overstocking of medications
What are three top hospital pain points mentioned, and how do they relate to Omnicell solutions?
Shortages, compliance, costs; automation