Management of Controlled Medications
The tracking and tracing of controlled medications are crucial for both legal compliance and patient safety. Regulatory institutions impose strict requirements to ensure the accurate management of controlled medications. NarcSafe® supports safe tracking and tracing of controlled medications through all steps of the workflow, starting from goods-receipt by the warehouse through to the administration of medication to the patient. NarcSafe® is stationed within the pharmacy. NarcSafe® is integrated into and operates with other STOCKART® main stations, therefore manual recording of transactions are eliminated. NarcSafe® provides traceability and control of all transactions during the management process of controlled medications.
During the receipt of goods, all controlled medications are securely placed inside the NarcSafe® station which features metal doors for enhanced security. Transactions can, if required, be conducted in the presence of a witness. NarcSafe® can issue medications directly to patients or be used to replenish other STOCKART® main stations. The STOCKART® main station can create automatic Picklists for controlled medications within NarcSafe® stations. In compliance with the chain of custody, the STOCKART® main station is automatically notified when a picklist is ready for collection from the NarcSafe® station in the pharmacy.