The return and waste feature is amazing on the Omnicell.
In emergency settings like the OR, ICU, PACU where a pt's state may change rapidly and in a spur's moment, the override feature is at its best funtion (but these settings also have providers at bedside to give the verbal approval).
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None of them. I can say by far Pyxis is the “ NIkE” of dispensing cabinets for nurses—- if you take a look at at their website- they got acquired by BD a couple years ago and the focus appears to be all around safety and NOT just at a cabinet but also making sure pharmacy prepares the right medication- especially IVs!! But thanks for the input. Anesthesiology will begin using the new automated storage cabinets next year. By using the site you agree to our Privacy, Cookies, and Terms of Service Policies. upgrading its automated medication dispensing cabinets, Work to replace Omnicell with BD Pyxis begins this summer. Our members represent more than 60 professional nursing specialties.
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P.S. In a hospital or other clinical setting, the units are installed at most units where patients are seen, such as General Medicine, ICU, the OR, and the ER.
I've worked with Pyxis before (liked it just fine) - but was wondering if there were any pluses/minuses that would help with the employment situation. For what it's worth, we do not return anything to the Pyxis in our department - goes to our satellite pharmacy for restocking or wasting (ex.
Has 4 years experience.
Pyxis tended to be more straightforward but wasn't as pretty. I have experience with the Pyxis system, but none with Omnicell - who I understand is the biggest competition to Pyxis.
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