title: ED 'vending machine' sells patient meds 24/7.
abstract: A vending machine stocked with your most commonly used drugs can be a relatively inexpensive investment in patient and staff satisfaction. Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, MN, has installed such a machine, which includes several safeguards: * It has several internal cameras, serving as backup systems to ensure the proper drug is being dispensed to the proper patient. * The machine cannot be accessed by anyone unless they have received a magnetic swipe card from the prescribing physician. * The code is only given to a physician authorized to enter the web portal of the prescription vendor.
mesh_terms: D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration