Geisinger gets a better view with Aethon’s MedEx
08 July, 2010
category: RFID
Using passive RFID technology, Geisinger Health System in Pa. is able to automatically generate an electronic chain of custody receipt, from the person sending to the person receiving.
With the aid of the MedEx system from Aethon, Geisinger has enabled real-time location and status of medication delivery, which allows them to improve the reliability and accountability of all medication deliveries.
When an item is placed in or removed from a TUG, an automated delivery device used to move supplies, a receipt is created indicating the person, location and date and time the event took place.
The system provides a secure, scheduled and on-demand distribution from the pharmacy to the nurses’ stations, thereby improved regulatory compliance, reducing medical errors and improving patient care.