streamlining the process of ordering, collecting and
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Streamlining the process of ordering, collecting and recording MDA drugs in Cork University Hospital.
Study completed by an MSc pharmacy student in 2012, on changing the MDA ordering, dispensing and distribution process in CUH
The goal of the project was to design and implement a new,
more efficient MDA ordering, dispensing and distribution service.
Aims: efficiency of process user-friendliness record-keeping patient care Safety
Existing
process MDA’s order in Register
Register and balance of
ordered MDA stock taken
to pharmacy at collection
time
MDA’s dispensed by
pharmacist
New MDA stock balances
checked and confirmed by
pharmacist and RN
On return to ward MDA’s
checked and balances
confirmed by two RN’s
New
process MDA’s ordered in
separate order book
Order book taken to
pharmacy by porter by
10am
MDA order prepared in
advance by pharmacist
Dedicated collection time
for MDA’s 3-4pm
Check numbered security
seal and security number
in order book correspond
and sign ‘accept for
delivery’
On return to ward. MDA’s
‘received by’ signed by
RN and balances checked
and confirmed by two
RN’s
Outcome: Successfully piloted and implemented on one ward.
Goal: Implement this innovation hospital wide
Use of new Order Book
Redesign layout of register
Index page New format for administration page Record of disposal of opiates page Count page
Rollout –hospital wide Development of Information Leaflets Staff education sessions Transfer of balances
Numbered security seal attaches to the zip of transport bag.
Numbered security seal corresponds to ‘security’ number in order book
Snaps off to open bag
“One of the best initiatives at ward level for patient care in a long time! Well done!”
“Very satisfactory at ward level to manage collection of MDA’s”
Aims: efficiency of process Time saving – nursing & pharmacy
user-friendliness Single book for all MDA records
record-keeping MDA records and balance checks at shift change all in same
book
patient care Register remains on ward
Safety No unnecessary transport of MDA’s to pharmacy Sealed and tagged transport bag on return from pharmacy
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