SYSTEMS FOR POINT-OF-USE MEDICATION CONTROL
First Claim
1. A system for controlling dispensing of medication, the system comprising:
- a dispenser configured for holding and delivering at least one medication;
a controller operatively connected to the dispenser, wherein the controller automatically operates the dispenser for movement to a dispensing position at a predetermined time;
an electronic communication device for connecting the controller to a remote facility;
an identification verification device for controlling access to the system; and
a location determination device for determining the location of the dispenser.
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Abstract
Systems for controlling the dispensing of medication are provided. The system can include a dispenser device capable of holding and delivering at least one medication. A controller can be operatively connected to the dispenser. The controller can automatically operate the dispenser for movement to a dispensing position at a predetermined time. An electronic communication device for connecting the system to a remote facility can be provided. An identification verification device for restricting access to the system can be in communication with the controller of the system. A location determination device for determining the location of the system can also be provided.
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21 Claims
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1. A system for controlling dispensing of medication, the system comprising:
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a dispenser configured for holding and delivering at least one medication; a controller operatively connected to the dispenser, wherein the controller automatically operates the dispenser for movement to a dispensing position at a predetermined time; an electronic communication device for connecting the controller to a remote facility; an identification verification device for controlling access to the system; and a location determination device for determining the location of the dispenser. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for controlling dispensing of medication, the system comprising:
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a dispenser configured for holding and delivering at least one medication; a controller operatively connected to the dispenser, wherein the controller automatically operates the dispenser for movement to a dispensing position at a predetermined time; an electronic communication device for connecting the controller to a remote facility; an identification verification device for controlling access to the system; a location determination device for determining the location of the dispenser; and a lockout for disabling functionality of the system based upon a predetermined criteria. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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