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Pharmaceutical inventory and dispensation computer system and methods

  • US 20050216310A1
  • Filed: 03/23/2004
  • Published: 09/29/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/23/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for computerized monitoring of inventory of pharmaceuticals for inmates and dispensation of prescribed medication to inmates in correctional facilities in conjunction with computerized records including an electronic medical record stored in a computer having a computer memory and containing information about an inmate to receive prescribed medication and the inmate'"'"'s medical history, the method comprising the steps of:

  • reviewing the electronic medical record to verify that the prescribed medication is suitable for the inmate;

    authorizing release of the prescribed medication for the inmate if the prescribed medication has been verified as suitable for the inmate;

    labeling a unit packet of the prescribed medication for dispensing to the inmate;

    delivering the unit packet of the prescribed medication to a correctional facility unit that houses the inmate;

    transferring the prescribed medication within the correctional facility unit to administer the prescribed medication to the inmate;

    forming a record in the computer of dispensing the unit packet of the prescribed medication to the inmate;

    forming a record in the computer indicating verification that the inmate received the unit packet of the prescribed medication; and

    forming a record in the computer verifying whether the inmate took the unit packet of the prescribed medication.

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