Optimizing ADC Safety: Research Insights into Storage Configurations and Processes That Minimize Errors and Delays
Automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) play a central role in medication management in healthcare systems—but storage configuration decisions can directly influence safety and access.
This new white paper from Med Safety Board (MSB), an Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) company, presents findings from a comprehensive, multi-source analysis examining how single-access and multiaccess ADC compartments impact medication safety, access, and patient outcomes.
Why Read This White Paper
Hospitals have increasingly adopted single-access compartments (locked-lidded pockets) to reduce medication selection and stocking errors. Yet, limited data has existed to validate this widely accepted safety practice.
This white paper presents original research from MSB that:
- Analyzes data from ISMP, ECRI, FDA MAUDE, published literature, and national practitioner surveys.
- Evaluates the relationship between ADC storage configurations and medication errors, access delays, and system malfunctions.
- Assesses practitioner perceptions of safety, accessibility, and operational impact.
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Provides actionable recommendations for both healthcare organizations and ADC manufacturers.
Who Should Read This White Paper
- Medication Safety Professionals and Officers
- Quality and Risk Management Teams
- Pharmacy Frontline Staff and Leadership
- Frontline Nurses and Nursing Leadership
- ADC Vendors, Including Product Managers and Design Engineers
Gain evidence-based insights into how ADC storage configurations influence medication safety and access.
Learn what healthcare facilities and vendors can do to reduce risk, improve usability, and enhance patient safety.