old dog – new tricks andrew davies director of pharmacy north bristol nhs trust...
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Where am I coming from?
• Technophile!– iPhone– iPad– Last count ……. 7 computers at home!– New software – hassling IT
• BUT– I don’t mind ………………
Obvious issues:•Not “pretty”•Need a terminal emulator•Doesn’t include “safety features” such as
•Tall man lettering•Coloured warnings
•Potentially poor links to other systems
Excellent data in the backgroundVERY robust database systems (e.g. Cache)Potential for more functionality IF UNDERSTOOD!Can be used to feed data warehouse systems, Patient level costing and prescribing systems.
NICE management
PbR excluded drug
management
EDS pharmacy
system
Out-patient prescribing
Directorate & corporate
reports
Activity reporting
Some background information …………….
Use EDS pharmacy systemKey field
Some background information …………….
Use EDS pharmacy systemKey field – Category – Special consideration in JAC
Also use formulary status – for outpatient prescribing
Use Microsoft Reporting tools as the organisations data warehouse
Use Clinical Information System Suite (CISS) for the out-patient prescribing application
All this started with NICE drugs
NICE drug requested – clinician confirms meets NICE TAG requirements – completes – and signs proforma:
Confirmed at clinical screening stage