Safety is a major concern for all those involved in long term care. Eliminating errors where possible and reducing the points at which errors may occur are a major focus for us at MedScend.
Eliminate hand written orders
Hand written orders can be difficult to read. This costs time and may lead to errors at several points. Nurses may have trouble interpreting instructions. Pharmacies may have trouble filling orders. MedScend produces clear and legible orders whether they are entered through the browser or hand held. In addition, MedScend translates SIG instructions into plain English.
Drug Interactions
Drug interactions are an important area of concern. Knowing all of the possible interactions between drugs in a patient's profile can be difficult without assistance. Pharmacies may provide warnings after orders are submitted but this wastes time. The order would have been written, then faxed, then reviewed by a pharmacist and followed by a pharmacy call back. MedScend's solution provides point of care warnings when prescribing. This eliminates all of the points where an interaction can slip through unnoticed.
Drug Allergies
Drug allergies are another area of concern. Being aware of possible allergic reactions to medications being ordered is crucial to safe healthcare. Pharmacies may provide warnings after orders are submitted but this wastes time. The order would have been written, then faxed, then reviewed by a pharmacist and followed by a pharmacy call back. MedScend's solution provides point of care warnings when prescribing. In addition to real time allergy checks, patient allergies are printed on the MAR, TAR, Physician Order and Interim Order reports. This eliminates all of the points where an interaction can slip through unnoticed.
Duplicate Therapy
Duplicate therapy checks are essential to patient safety. Pharmacies may provide warnings after orders are submitted but this wastes time. The order would have been written, then faxed, then reviewed by a pharmacist and followed by a pharmacy call back. MedScend's solution provides point of care warnings when prescribing.
