The Risks of Manual Medication Dispensing in Ambulatory Surgery Centers

A recent survey conducted by MedServe found that roughly 86% of Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the United States are using key-locked cabinets and paper logs to secure, store, and dispense narcotics. Manually securing and tracking medications in an ASC creates many risks and inefficiencies: 

• Limited visibility into who is accessing the narcotics stored in your facility

• Inefficient medication dispensing and compliance workflows.

• Limited medication inventory tracking capabilities

• Increased opportunity for drug diversion events to occur in your ASC

While automated medication dispensing systems are popular in acute care facilities, the cost of implementing a digital solution for medication management has long been cost-prohibitive for ASCs who often have just a few ORs. 

Fortunately, MedServe’s digital medication dispensing system is an affordable solution, purpose-built for ASCs. MedServe streamlines your medication dispensing workflows, providing strict digital access control with two-factor authentication and advanced insights into your medication inventory. MedServe also aids in ensuring compliance with  DEA regulations and other accreditation standards. Interested in learning more? Schedule a demo or request a quote.