Integra support has kept the roll-out of DocuTrack 5 on a steady run since its first installation in November of 2011. Ninety (90) customers are now on the 5 platform.

DeliveryTrack is fast approaching its 100th pharmacy. Currently, ninety-one (91) pharmacies are successfully utilizing DeliveryTrack including Retail, Hospice, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and DME pharmacies.

Join us for our annual customer appreciation dinner during ASCP Annual where product management will be on hand to give you a brief demonstration of DocuTrack Visual Workflow & DeliveryTrack 4.0.

DURING: 2012 Annual ASCP Convention in National Harbor, MD

HELD AT: The Thai Pavilion in National Harbor

ON: Wednesday, November 7th from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Just a 5 minute walk from the convention center/hotel

Email us for more information or to RSVP.   

Short-cycle dispensing, the mandate that requires Long-Term Care (LTC) pharmacies to dispense medications that are under Medicare Part D in supplies of 14-day- or-less, is slated to go into effect January 1, 2013 leaving the LTC industry only a few more months to prepare for this mandate.

According to a McKnight's article, "Short cycle dispense: A case study in implementation," there are a number of challenges LTC pharmacies must anticipate and prepare for in advance to overcome challenges associated with short cycle:

Increased Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork - Shorter dispensing cycles will require LTC pharmacies and skilled nursing facilities to work closely together to retool and create a smooth workflow that is both safe and efficient.

Location of Patient for Administration - The mobility of skilled nursing facility residents has a dramatic impact on both workflow and the medication process because of the variety of locations within a facility where a resident could be at any given time.

Higher Medication Through-puts in Pharmacy - Shorter dispensing cycles will result in at least two times more volume at the pharmacy level. Current processes will need to be examined to determine if waste can be eliminated in waiting, motion, inventory, re-work/correction, overproduction, and information exchange.

Need for Change Management - The multidisciplinary team will need to work with the pharmacy and nursing staff to communicate the new process/policy and ensure successful cooperation throughout the workflow.

Making Technology Support Clinical Workflow - There is not a "one-size-fits-all" solution approach for every organization. Technology challenges will be compounded due to the additional volume of work, transactions and data requirements that will be taking place.

To read the full article please click here.  

Pharmacy Podcast.com interviews LTC Pharmacy Owner and patient care advocate - Bent Gay BSPharm with Gayco Healthcare.
 
"When opening his longterm care pharmacy in 1993, Bent Gay had a simple mission: serving 4 longterm care facilities with integrity and good customer service.
 
Since its beginnings, the operations of Gay's company, Gayco Healthcare, have expanded 10-fold, but the focus on quality and comprehensive care remains the same. This commitment is reflected in the company mission statement, which states that Gayco Healthcare strives "to add value to each of our longterm care facilities through our focus on quality and comprehensive resident care."
 
Today, Gayco Healthcare serves more than 10 longterm care facilities, including skilled nursing, hospice, and correctional institutions. Gay strives to reduce the risk of medication errors by streamlining operations and by promoting open communication between the pharmacy and the facilities it serves. In addition, Gay promotes quality care by encouraging the use of clinical tools to ensure appropriate medication regimens and to help improve patient outcomes.
 
The pharmacy offers services that extend beyond the delivery of prescription medications, including pharmacist reviews, nurse medication pass reviews, and nurse regulatory reviews. The company also offers consulting and strives to maintain clear, concise, and easy-to-understand medical records."
 
To listen to the full podcast please click here.