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Microcomputer for controlled substance record keeping.
Am J Hosp Pharm. 1984 Jan; 41(1):128-32.AJ

Abstract

The use of a microcomputer to maintain controlled substance inventory and record keeping is described. The system maintains perpetual inventories of the central narcotic vault and proof-of-use controlled drug records outstanding at nursing stations. The computerized system has eliminated (1) the delay previously encountered in the posting of transactions from the numeric log to perpetual inventory logs and (2) the potential addition and subtraction errors inherent in a manual system. Computerizing the controlled drug record-keeping system has saved approximately 166 minutes of labor per day, a cost savings of approximately $26. The new system also helps prevent diversion of controlled substances. The computer may also be used for other tasks while not running the controlled substance program. A microcomputer is well suited to the task of controlled-substance record-keeping functions, and the cost of the system (less than $4000) can be quickly recouped in labor savings.

Authors

Stein RL
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Motta LJ
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Yee AD
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MeSH

CaliforniaComputersDrug and Narcotic ControlHospital Bed Capacity, 300 to 499Information SystemsInventories, HospitalMicrocomputersPharmacy Service, Hospital

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

6695929

Citation

Stein, R L., et al. "Microcomputer for Controlled Substance Record Keeping." American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, vol. 41, no. 1, 1984, pp. 128-32.
Stein RL, Motta LJ, Yee AD. Microcomputer for controlled substance record keeping. Am J Hosp Pharm. 1984;41(1):128-32.
Stein, R. L., Motta, L. J., & Yee, A. D. (1984). Microcomputer for controlled substance record keeping. American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 41(1), 128-32.
Stein RL, Motta LJ, Yee AD. Microcomputer for Controlled Substance Record Keeping. Am J Hosp Pharm. 1984;41(1):128-32. PubMed PMID: 6695929.
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