Securing the cytostatic pathway
Description
This project is part of the drive to secure the therapeutic management and care of patients receiving chemotherapy and/or biotherapy. High-risk medicines (HRM) are currently prepared by the hospital pharmacy under laminar flow. At the time of preparation, each bag of medication is labelled with the minimum information required to enable the nurse to administer the medication to the right patient. The labels are also barcoded with the READYMED module of the CATO software.. At the time of administration, the nurse scans the patient’s wristband and the barcode on the label of the chemo-biotherapy bag using the scanner. The aim is to increase the safety and traceability of drug administration right up to the patient’s bed.
Added value
This project provides better traceability of the entire chemo-biotherapy circuit, from the medical prescription, through pharmaceutical validation, production of the chemo-biotherapy bag and administration by the nurse.
Status
Currently being finalised.