Integrated suite of medical tools
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1. A method, comprising:
- receiving logon information into a system via a remote computer;
receiving via the remote computer a list of medications to dispense, the list created by a user and containing different medications;
confirming that the user is located proximate to a dispensing device; and
transmitting the list of medications to the dispensing device upon confirming that the user is located proximate to the dispensing device.
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Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a tool that can be used to order, dispense, locate, request and administer medications as well as locate, issue and administer medical items and supplies for patients from a plurality of entry points into the system, e.g. handheld devices, mobile cart, etc. New workflows and functionality for various devices such as dispensing devices (automated dispensing cabinets) and issuing devices (e.g. open shelving) are also disclosed. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used to construe the claims.
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1. A method, comprising:
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receiving logon information into a system via a remote computer; receiving via the remote computer a list of medications to dispense, the list created by a user and containing different medications; confirming that the user is located proximate to a dispensing device; and transmitting the list of medications to the dispensing device upon confirming that the user is located proximate to the dispensing device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method comprising:
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receiving logon information into a system via a remote computer; maintaining in a database an inventory of items located within a dispensing device; communicating with the database via the remote computer; receiving a list of medications to be dispensed, the list created by a user and comprising different medications; confirming that the user is located proximate to the dispensing device; and transmitting the list of medications to the dispensing device upon confirming that the user is located proximate to the dispensing device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method, comprising:
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receiving logon information into a system via a remote computer; maintaining in a database an inventory of items located within a dispensing system; communicating with the database via the remote computer to identify a location within the medication dispensing system where a medication to be dispensed is located; receiving a list of medications to dispense, the list created by a user and comprising different medications; confirming that the user is located proximate to a dispensing device; and transmitting the list of medications to the dispensing device upon confirming that the user is located proximate to the dispensing device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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