Dose In-Store

The Dose Patient Form is used to record a single In-Store dose.

CHECKS PERFORMED UPON FORM OPENING

  • The system checks if the selected patient has missed 3 or more consecutive days of dosing, is so, a warning similar to below appears prompting a certain course of action.
  • The system then checks if a patient has missed 5 or more consecutive days dosing, if so, the customised message below appears.
  • The system checks if there is sufficient stock on hand, if not, the balance field turns red.
  • The system then populates the Dosage fields with either the last amount dosed or maximum amount prescribed on the prescription.  This is called the Suggested Dosing.

NOTE:  The 3 day messages are customised in the Option Settings.

If the following warning appears, clear the message and the Dose In Store Form will be enabled.  Note, if the following message does not appear, the Dose In Store Form will open directly.

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Suggested Dosing

The Suggested Dose takes into consideration the prescribed dose and the previous dose. If a previous dose is found, that dose is used. These amounts can be overtyped.

When Methadone and Biodone Forte are to be dosed, the following form opens.

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When Subutex and Suboxone are to be dosed, the following form opens.

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Details to note on these forms are:

  • All fields except the ‘Enter the Dosage ml’s or mg’s’ field(s) and the Comment field are read only.
  • The Comment field is only applicable for the 3 day or 5 day warning.
  • The date field, which defaults to the current date, can be changed by ticking the “Override Date” option.
  • The Dosing Date cannot be greater than 7 days in advance.
  • A Comment must be selected from the drop down list when a patient has not dosed for more than 3 consecutive days.

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The difference in the two forms relates to the dosing drug:

  • For Methadone & Biodone Forte, an amount in ml’s is entered into the sole ‘ml’ field under ‘Enter the dosage in ml’s’ heading.
  • For Suboxone & Subutex, a break down of Tablets or Film is recorded in the ‘Qty’ column against the corresponding drug strength (Dose Mg) to reach a total of the amount to be dosed.
  • The Stock On Hand grids appear different but functions the same.

IMPORTANT NOTE

  • If you override the date, a scheduled dosing date must be entered or a warning will occur.
  • If the warning is ignored, the dose WILL have an adverse affect on the calculated and/or missed doses in the Health Department Monthly Return.
  • If the new dosing schedule is different to the previously entered schedule, YOU MUST, reschedule the patients future dosing records via the Prescription Form

EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PRESCRIBED DOSAGE

  • The dosage amount entered into the Prescription Form is the prescribed maximum and if the total amount of the daily dose exceeds the prescribed maximum, a warning will appear on the form and prevent the dosing sequence to continue.
  • Warning is “Dose exceeds maximum” in red.
  • The Continue button is disabled until the error is corrected.

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INSUFFICIENT STOCK ON HAND

  • When dosing is performed, the system checks if there is sufficient stock on hand.
  • If not, the Balance field goes red.
  • The Continue button is disabled until the dosing error is corrected and more stock is added to the system.

COMMENT NOT SELECTED

  • If Continue is clicked when the 3 or 5 day warning is invoked and a Comment is not selected, the system will prevent dosing and warn the user accordingly with the 3 or 5 days warning message.

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PATIENT SIGNATURE

Note: Only valid if a Signature Pad is connected, enabled and sample signature is recorded against a patient

  • When the above conditions are met, the User will be prompted, on screen, for the Patient to sign for their dose.
    The patient photograph and sample image of their signature will be displayed on the computer screen for the User to view.

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  • The Patient will be requested to sign on the signature pad.
  • The signature will appear live as the patient signs.

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  • When the User is satisfied that the signature is a much, viewing the new signature against the sample, the User will place a tick in the ‘The Signature Matches the Signature on File’ tick box which enables the ‘Apply’ button.

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  • Click ‘Apply’ which will save the signature on file and the User will be prompted to verify the dose.
  • The fact that a patient signed for their dose will be recorded in the Dosing History

DOSING VERIFICATION

If the dosing record is complete and correct, the user will be prompted to verify their entry.  Their User Name and Password will be required.  See below.

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PRINTING LABEL

  • All Takeaway labels print automatically when dosing is complete.
  • Settings in Label Type can be changed to Print In-Store labels.
  • Setting in Label Type can be changed to Preview labels before printing.

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DOSING COMPLETE

  • The following message will confirm the successful dosing.

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STOCK MOVEMENT ENTRY

  • The Dosing Record will be immediately recorded in the Stock Movement Form.

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