Omnicells: A Case Study

Point-of Use Omnicells

Patients are out biggest losers because so much time is wasted charting and looking for medical supplies before treatment is given. Purchasing point-of-use cabinets can reduce time with administrative processes to increase time for patient care, it streamlines internal distribution process for medications and class VIII, increases safety and infection control, and improves overall experience for patients and clinical staff.

The age old dependency on stockpiling medications and Class VIII supplies with a 68J placing orders needs to be revised. Most hospitals are limited in space and wish they could double the size of the storage room to increase the inventory of just in case emergencies. The problem that can occur is

OSHA and the Joint Commission have regulations that attempt to have hospitals comply with regulations restricting access to protect the patients, hospital staff, and families of non-hospital staff. Because of the high flow of patient care, Class VIII is left on the ground and are often overlooked and neglected for long periods of time. According to Omnicell (2015) the point-of-use cabinets has “the flexibility, revolutionary design allows you to tackle today’s challenges” to address the need for more space and infection control. These point-of-use cabinets are secured, and can be placed in high traffic areas to increase storage space where it was not previously possible. The point-of-use cabinets are closed and secured from the outside elements to decrease contamination and increase infection

The high flow rate of the Emergency Room causes the hospital staff to make clerical error in charting in CHS, costing the hospital lost revenue from uncharted captures of Class VIII and medications during procedures. Point-of-use cabinets are a solution that helps hospitals and its staff to increase charge captures and reduce nursing administrative time on CHS. The point-of-use cabinets require the user to input the patient’s name and identity to acquire mediation or Class VIII. According to Omnicell (N.D.) This point-of-use system can result in “45% increase in charge capture” of lost revenue from possible oversight when the charting is done after the patient being