Compare RxConnect vs. oneMAR

RxConnect is an innovative web-based pharmacy solution tailored to address the medication dispensing requirements of inpatient hospitals. With its user-friendly interface, healthcare providers can conveniently submit pharmacy orders directly through their electronic health records (EHR), establishing a direct electronic link between order placement and pharmacy services for efficient medication delivery. The platform enhances dispensing functionalities through integration with automated dispensing machines (ADMs) and interfaces with the electronic medication administration record (eMAR), ensuring a comprehensive closed-loop medication management system. Clinicians have the ability to assess and oversee potential drug interactions, allergies, and patient-specific dosing adjustments with the aid of a clinical rules engine. Furthermore, it provides crucial information on drug disease interactions, alcohol use, laboratory results, and essential precautions regarding pregnancy, lactation, and black box warnings. In addition, RxConnect encompasses features such as inventory management, formulary tracking, progress notes, laboratory integration, intervention documentation, and pharmacy notes, thereby creating a holistic approach to medication management within the hospital setting. This comprehensive suite of functionalities not only streamlines the medication process but also enhances patient safety and clinical efficiency.

The immediate exchange of medication and patient details fosters teamwork among care groups, including pharmacies, creating a genuine partnership in delivering patient care. Utilizing bar-code scanning during medication administration upholds the “7 rights”: the correct resident, medication, dosage, timing, method, rationale, and documentation. Capturing digital images of each resident and their medications ensures that administration remains precise. Alert notifications help prevent incidents such as missed doses and administering medications to the wrong resident, thereby enhancing safety. Scanning at the point of care not only identifies which medications are due for administration but also clearly indicates when any medications have been stopped. By integrating bar-coded adherence packaging with oneMAR, healthcare facilities can achieve a 2.6-fold increase in efficiency compared to traditional manual medication administration records, cut down medication pass durations by 52%, and eliminate the costs associated with monthly inventory changes. Additionally, sending electronic prescriptions and supply orders directly to the pharmacy streamlines the overall medication management process, improving patient care even further. This technology-driven approach represents a significant advancement in ensuring both accuracy and efficiency in medication administration.