Documenting Waste with MedServe
Note: The Waste transaction does not change the on-hand inventory; it is for documentation purposes only. Medications must first be removed from inventory through the Take process.
1. Accessing the Cabinet
- Scan ID badge or enter primary PIN code to log into MedServe.
- Select the Compartment assigned the medication to be wasted.
- Enter secondary PIN code and press the Unlock button.
2. Selecting & Wasting Medication
- Choose the medication to be wasted and select the ‘Waste’ option.
- The cabinet will prompt for a witness to authorize the waste.
- The witness must scan their ID badge or enter their primary PIN code.
- Enter the quantity to be wasted and select ‘Save’.
3. Adding Patient Information
For Non-Preloaded Patients:
- Enter the relevant patient information, which may include:
- MRN (Patient ID)
- Patient Name
- Date of Birth (DOB)
- Patient Address
For Preloaded Patients:
- Tap the ‘Select Patient’ button to access the patient list.
- Note: This button is only available if there are active patients. If unavailable, no patients are active or the cabinet is not properly connected to the network.
- Use the search field to find the patient or scroll through the list.
- Search options: Patient Name, MRN, DOB, etc.
4. Completing the Waste Process
- Select the reason for waste from the dropdown menu.
- Ensure all required fields are completed.
- Press the ‘Waste’ button in the bottom right corner.
- Press the ‘Lock’ button once the transaction is complete.