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How does McKesson Robot-RX work?

A portal is a powerful engagement tool for patients who need it most. And we fundamentally believe that a patient who is more engaged is more likely to have better outcomes. Five Must-Haves from a Patient Portal to Increase Engagement. At the same time, unless the portal meets patients' needs, they won't use it.

Why choose McKesson prescription automation?

Three Strategies to Make Portals Work. Interoperability—The ability to acquire patient data from multiple sources, aggregate the data in one place, normalize the data and make the information available to providers, payers and patients in a single view. Integration—Portals and other patient engagement applications must be integrated into a ...

What can I find in McKesson patient relationship solutions?

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What is the Robot-RX in the pharmacy department?

McKesson Prescription Automation prescribed an enterprise-level pharmacy automation solution that took care of all three. Here’s what they had to say. Improve operational efficiency and provide a higher level of patient care with fully integrated, flexible pharmacy automation systems from McKesson Prescription Automation .

What is the third step in a portal?

The third step is providing access to the portal to patients' extended caregivers like family members. Patients with chronic medical conditions often need the support of others on their medical journey, and the portal helps enable that team effort.

What is the fourth step in My Care Plus?

The fourth step is creating access to the portal from as many digital platforms as possible, whether it's a desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone or application. Some 45 percent of the visits to My Care Plus, for example, come through our mobile app.

How Geisinger Grew Its Prescription Mail Order Program With Pharmacy Automation

Geisinger wanted to expand mail order capacity, develop a solid home delivery program, and provide workload balancing. McKesson Prescription Automation prescribed an enterprise-level pharmacy automation solution that took care of all three. Here’s what they had to say.

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No matter what kind of business model your pharmacy uses, we can design an automated solution to suit your needs.

Improve patient outcomes and customer service while saving money

You get access to the latest technology and practices when you work with a partner that understands the business of pharmacy. Prescription Automation helps you improve patient outcomes, increase service levels, minimize costs, and boost revenue. Here’s how it works:

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What is ROBOT RX?

The ROBOT-Rx in the Pharmacy Department at the University of Rochester Medical Center is storing and dispensing drugs for patients in the hospital. Once medications are ordered by doctors and reviewed and typed into the computer by pharmacists, the ROBOT-Rx relies on bar-code technology to accurately identify, count and package single-dose medications for delivery to patients in the hospital. The ROBOT-Rx frees pharmacists from routine tasks so they can play a more active role on the patient-care team. This technology allows the Pharmacy Department at URMC to maintain high quality care and improve our efficiency and patient services.

Who makes ROBOT RX?

McKesson Automated Healthcare of Pittsburgh manufactures ROBOT-Rx. It's widely recognized for its accuracy in the prevention of medication errors, the company reports. It is used in more than 130 hospitals and health systems across the country and has dispensed more than 45 million doses to date without an error.

Why do pharmacists use bar code scanners?

Bar code scanning is used throughout the system to assure that the correct drug is given to the patient. The pharmacist makes the final check for accuracy, comparing the pills in the vial with a computer screen image of the drug.

When was Strong Health's SP 200 robot installed?

Strong Health pioneered pharmacy automation in the Rochester area in the winter of 1998 by installing the ScriptPro SP 200 robot in the Strong Outpatient Pharmacy. The SP 200 performs a variety of time consuming tasks to help the pharmacist fill prescriptions more efficiently and more safely.

Can medication be removed from a pharmacy cabinet?

Medication may not be removed from the cabinet unless the order has been reviewed by the pharmacist and recorded on the patient medication profile. Bar-code technology is used throughout the purchasing and restocking process to ensure the right medication is stocked in the correct location in each medication cabinet.