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What is a Med-Side?
Med-Side is an innovative, secure cabinet designed to facilitate patient Self-Administration of Medication (SAMs).
It combines secure controlled access, additional storage, and a compact design to modernise bedside lockers.
In essence, it securely stores routine medicines and alerts patients (or guardians) when it is time to take their medication.
How it Works
- Managed Secure Access: Ensures only patients, carers, and staff can access the cabinet. Allows patients to self-administer drugs while providing rich data to carers and staff about compliance levels. Uses the existing patient wristband, existing staff card and parent/carer ID badges.
- Data Logging: Captures data to assist with monitoring dosage and frequency, including:
• When did the patient accessed the drugs.
• Which drugs have been taken.
• The dosage.
• Attempts to access drugs early.
• Missed doses. - Three Drawers:
• Staff access (medication).
• Patient access (medicines).
• Patient access (valuables and property).
Access Levels
Clinician Only
The clinical staff supervises the administration process, ensuring the patient understands the medication.
Clinician Supervised
The patient self-administers the medication under the clinician's supervision.
Self Administration
The patient takes full responsibility for storage and administration.
Key Benefits for Patients & Carers
- Understanding Drug Regimes: Helps patients understand their medication regime, supported by professionals.
- Empowerment: Enables patients and carers to self-medicate in a controlled environment, promoting good practices.
- Minimise Risk: Reduces the risk of incorrect administration.
- Autonomy: Provides data on patient autonomy, informing post-discharge medication options.
- Preparation for Discharge: Prepares patients and carers for discharge by establishing necessary support systems.
Key Benefits for Staff
- Alerts: Issues alerts when patients miss self-medication windows.
- Time Savings: Reduces time spent on administering medicine and related paperwork, allowing staff to focus on more critical tasks.
- Rich Data: Provides data and reporting to help staff understand patient behaviour regarding self-medication.
- Cost Savings: Eliminates the need for double dispensing, saving costs, especially on expensive drugs.
- Clinical Assessment: Provides data for clinical assessment of a patient's ability to self-administer.
- Reduced Readmissions: Decreases the number of patients returning to the hospital due to incorrect medication.
Summary
Kinetic-ID’s Med-Side supports clinical staff in enabling patients to self-care when they have the capacity. It facilitates quicker discharge by providing safe analysis of medication administration and a better understanding of drugs and drug regimes.
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