title: Benefits of an automated narcotic retrieval system.
abstract: A comparison was made in effectiveness of lock and key and automated narcotics retrieval systems. Time required per narcotic averaged 137 seconds for the traditional mode and 48 seconds for the automated system. This resulted in a monthly savings of $594, along with general nurse satisfaction and a perception of increased security.
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authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Frick
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rein
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Parks
mesh_terms: D001331:Automation; D006801:Humans; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009294:Narcotics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education
chemical_list: D009294:Narcotics