Results Show Clinical Workflow, Operational
Efficiency and Financial Improvements When
Using Automated Dispensing
Cabinets
FRANKLIN
LAKES, N.J., March 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and
Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company,
today announced new data from a research study evaluating the
impact of deploying automated dispensing cabinets in long-term care
facilities and an off-site, long-term care pharmacy.
This novel, peer-reviewed study, published in the Journal of
the American Pharmacists Association (JAPhA), assessed various
endpoints related to the management of first, missing and emergency
dose medications over a 90-day period after replacing manual
emergency medication kits with the BD Pyxis™ MedBank™
automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) system at two long-term care
facilities serviced by an off-site pharmacy.
Over a 90-day period in the long-term care facilities,
medication dispensing automation and the associated workflow
changes led to a 71% reduction in medication retrieval time, as
compared to manual emergency kits, improving medication
availability when nurses used automation technology. The study also
showed a 96% reduction in the cost of unscheduled medication
deliveries across the two long-term care facilities, representing
$8,900 in cost savings.
"Minutes matter when it comes to getting the right medication to
the right patient at the right time," said Dr. Idal Beer, medical director and vice president
of Medical Affairs for Medication Management Solutions at BD. "This
is especially true in long-term care settings, where patients have
increasingly complex needs and nursing staff are managing high
patient-to-provider ratios. While the adoption of technology has
traditionally lagged in long-term care settings, the results of
this landmark study make a clear case for the power of automation
to enhance patient care and alleviate labor challenges."
The study also highlighted pharmacy labor, time and inventory
savings. Pharmacy technician medication preparation time and
pharmacist check-time decreased by 59% and 80%, respectively.
Standing medication inventory was reduced by more than $10,000, representing significant cost savings
for the pharmacy, while concurrently increasing the number of
different medications available on-site for urgent and emergency
medical needs.
Finally, a perception survey of 40 nurses showed the majority
preferred working with the ADC system and found it easier to locate
and document medications, as compared to working with manual
emergency medication kits.
"At BD, we recognize that the ever-changing health care
landscape requires a safer, simpler and smarter approach to
medication management," said Puneet
Sarin, president of Medication Management Solutions for BD.
"With a rapidly growing population of older adults entering
long-term care facilities, we must look to technology, like BD
Pyxis™ MedBank™ automated dispensing cabinets, to manage operating
costs, reduce the burden on health care providers and improve
patient care."
About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical
technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of
health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery
of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines
of health care by developing innovative technology, services
and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients
and clinical process for health care providers. BD and
its more than 70,000 employees have a passion and commitment to
help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery
process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease
and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next
generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a
presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations
around the world to address some of the most challenging global
health issues. By working in close collaboration with
customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs,
increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health
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