SubscribeSpecifications of the new Medlocker™ electronic medication tracking and dispensing system from MTS Medical Technologies Ltd.
Flexibility of cabinet design to suit facility
The MedLocker™ system consists of a single pharmacy server/workstation and as many facility workstations as required, with the following characteristics:
- Each standard pharmacy workstation includes a computer, bar code reader and MedLocker™ pharmacy software
- Each standard facility workstation includes a computer, bar code reader, MedLocker™ facility software and a single MedLocker cabinet
- MedLocker™ may be linked (daisy chained) for additional capacity. Multiple workstations may be networked within a single facility
- MedLocker™ is available in a variety of configurations. MTS will review your formulary and recommend a configuration to suit your specific needs
- MedLocker™ locks automatically upon closing
- Dimensions for the standard MedLocker™ are 31.9" Height x 19.4" Width x 18.6" Depth
- Dimensions for the mini MedLocker™ are 16.5" Height x 19.4" Width x 18.6" Depth
- Average unloaded standard MedLocker™ weight is 86 pounds
- Average unloaded mini MedLocker™ weight is 40 pounds
The Medlocker™ Access And Control System
The inventory within the secure MedLocker™ may comprise a wide variety of dosage forms, including manufacturers' original packs and a variety of unit-dose formats.
The inventory of refrigerated lines, controlled drugs and bulky packages can also be electronically tracked by the MedLocker™ system, using bar-code technology.
Safety, Efficiency and Improved Risk Management
Benefits
To the benefit of patients MedLocker™ integrates medication management into an electronic inventory tracking system that is effective and affordable.
Improved Safety
Barcode scanning coupled with close inventory management reduces the opportunity for medication errors
Fast Access to Medications
Reduced first dose administration time. Automatic electronic recording at each step of the process
MedLocker™ System - NHS Trust Hospital
One Hospital, Multiple MedLocker™ Nursing Workstations
Improved Risk Management
Having traceability with a clear, automated audit trail, based on bar code scanning, enables performance management and identifies staff training needs
Increased efficiency
High levels of management information allows stock levels to be optimised to ensure timely and effective availability of medicines for patients and potentially reduces out of hours pharmacy call-outs
Cost Reductions
Improved stock management with tracking of batch numbers, expiry dates and accurate stock control, reduces stock investment, increases stock turn and avoids costly wastage
Remote Stock Management
Especially beneficial for sites physically at a distance from the supplying pharmacy. Individual patient medication profiles can be updated remotely by pharmacists thus improving patient care
Optional transfer of labelling
If required, facility staff have the opportunity to produce labels at the time of medicine access
Peace of Mind
Security - Pre-authorised user access with levels of control to improve safety and risk management
User Friendly
Intuitive and friendly software enables all staff to adopt the technology quickly and easily
MedLocker™ System
Pharmacy and Facility
