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Ordering process before and after WSM

United Kingdom-England
Hospital-Teaching

 

Aim: Reduce the RPN for the mediction ordering process by 50% in 6 months



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1 Original non pharmacy ordering system
2 New printer introduced - copy of original order now available to ward on reciept of order- improved detection of error
3 Pharmacy staff now ordering stock meds for 11 wards ( Aug 06) A further 25 planned before March 2007. This involves using hand held devices and individ patient med lockers.