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20Ways Summer 2014 Hospital Edition

Pharmacy Job Opportunities page 54-56 Three Systems. Unlimited Visibility. Intelliguard® Product Suite T H E S M A R T R F I D S O L U T I O N Phone 760-448-9500 Email info@mepsrealtime.com Website www.mepsrealtime.com “You can handle so many different scenarios with just one system.” – Chuck Gordon 866.752.2898 www.qs1.com Summer 2014 I heal th system • infusi on 7 WAY NOTICE OF POLICY 20Ways (ISSN 1533-2258) is published quarterly by RXinsider LTD, 1300 Division Road, Suite 103, West Warwick, RI 02893. Postmaster: Send address changes to 20Ways/RXinsider, 1300 Division Road, Suite 103, West Warwick, RI 02893. Notification of address change must be made six weeks in advance, including old and new address with zip code. Periodical postage is paid in New York. Editorial - views expressed in articles or profiles in the 20Ways are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the policies and opinions of RXinsider, our editorial board(s), our advisory board(s), or staff. Advertising - products, services and educational institutions advertised in 20Ways do not imply endorsement by RXinsider. Copyright © 2014 RXinsider LTD. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Contents NuAire’s PharmaGard™ ES (Energy Saver) NU-797 Compounding Aseptic and Containment Isolators offer both a positive pressure and negative pressure ISO Class 5 clean air controlled environment for the aseptic compounding of non-hazardous or hazardous drugs utilizing TruLaminar™ Airfl ow. • Ergonomic Design Reduces User Fatigue • Large Oval Glove Ports Extend Users’ Reach • Sliding Sharps and Waste System makes Routine Container Removal and Replacement a Breeze • Counter Balance Inner Transfer Window and Sliding Work Tray provides a Seamless Transition when Entering Compounding Materials into the Work Zone NuAire manufactures at three separate locations in Minnesota to create a true made-in-America product sold in over 150 countries worldwide. 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QS/1®’s NRx® Pharmacy Management System for Outpatient Pharmacies QS/1 provides the country's most comprehensive pharmacy management systems with technology and services to manage the entire pharmacy, with total solutions for retail, LTC, HME and multi-site management. page 53 FDA Registered 503B Outsourcing Facility by Cantrell Drug Company Our experience with cGMP focused policies and procedures along with carefully designed facilities, equipment, training and testing, provide confidence to our customers. Tracye Easterly Regulatory Coordinator Lance Lanier, BS Pharmacy Business Development Mike Pierce President Dell McCarley, Pharm D Chairman/CEO Kim McDonough, Pharm D Compounding Pharmacist Chris Hutts, Pharm D Pharmacist in Charge page 49 2100 Fernbrook Lane | Plymouth, MN 55447 | U.S.A. | 763.553.1270 | WWW.NUAIRE.COM ® /nuaire @nuaire /nuaire /nuaire MINIMIZE RISK GUARANTEED TO MEET YOUR USP 797 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS NuAire manufactures a wide range of clean air equipment to fi t your pharmacy needs. Find all your PharmaGard™ accessories online - www.nuaire.com/04944 MAXIMIZE COMPOUNDING ACCURACY NuAire_PharmaGardES_RX_FP__2014_v1.indd 1 4/9/2014 4:02:19 PM page 47 Visit 20Ways Online RXinsider.com/20ways Intelliguard® RFID Management Systems for Critical Inventory by MEPS Real-Time® The Intelliguard® suite of pharmacy automation and inventory management systems provide unprecedented real-time visibility of high-value, critical-dose medication inventory. page 51 From pharmacy to point-of-care, Intelliguard® RFID Management Systems improve patient safety, reduce costs, and increase staff efficiency. Our suite of systems provide unprecedented real-time visibility of your high-value, critical-dose medication inventory. g Automate error-prone tasks and processes g Eliminate manual counting and item-level scanning g Optimize inventory levels g Monitor expiration dates and lot numbers g Meet compliance requirements g The right drugs, in the right doses — when and where you need them Contact MEPS Real-Time® today and discover how our Intelliguard® solutions can increase your inventory visibility. Learn more about the Intelliguard® Product Suite at www.tinyurl.com/mepsthreesystems Intelliguard® Kit and Tray Management System features countertop enclosure or all-in-one cart options to automate tray inventory, replenishment and approval processes while significantly reducing required labor. Intelliguard® Inventory Management System features Controlled Temperature Cabinets with preset temperature settings for Cold (2° - 8°C) or Controlled Room (20° - 25°C) storage. Available sizes are from small undercounter to large-capacity models. Intelliguard® Medication Management System features an Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) with single and double-drawer options including Cold (2° - 8°C) storage. MEPS®, MEPS Real-Time® and Intelliguard® are registered trademarks and RFID Solutions for Critical Inventory™ is a trademark of MEPS Real-Time, Inc., Carlsbad, CA. 900-0029 rev A “We have so many different environments, they could be a nightmare to manage. But QS/1 systems are so customizable, they can be easily tweaked for different situations. More important, QS/1 stays ahead of our needs. We know they will be ready with any regulatory changes in the industry well before we need them.” Learn how QS/1 products and services can make your job easier. Call 866.752.2898 or visit www.qs1.com/outpatient today. ©2014, J M SMITH CORPORATION. QS/1, NRx, and PrimeCare are registered trademarks and MSM is a trademark of the J M Smith Corporation.


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