At Cary Medical Center, we have technologies that significantly reduce the risk of medication errors, including an automated medication dispensing system that stores, dispenses, and tracks medication use.

The hospital recently upgraded the Omni-Cell medication dispensing units. The new technology improves efficiency and security. The equipment features fingerprint access rather than having to type in access codes. The equipment also allows for additional storage of medications. Having access to critical medication on each nursing unit is a great advantage in managing patient care. Only pre-authorized staff have access to the system. The system requires two nurses to access any controlled substances including high alert medications such as insulin. The technology also tracks the time of when a medication is drawn from the unit.

The quality of this technology is part of our overall ‘med-verify’ process. Our nurses also use medication barcoding at the patient’s bedside to verify that the medication is for the right patient at the right time in the right dosage. Our goal is to establish the safest medication administration process possible.

Patients at Cary Medical Center can be assured that we are fully committed to their safety and quality of care.  We’re proud to be among the nation’s leading hospitals with technologies, such as automated medication dispensing, that have been proven to literally save lives and dramatically improve the delivery of healthcare services.