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Pyxis in Healthcare:Enhancing Patient Safety NR 340: Information Systems In Healthcare Instructor: Amy Johnson Team Yellow Pyxis: An Introduction The Pyxis medication dispensing system is used in a wide variety of medical settings to aid in the safe administration of medication. The Pyxis system simplifies the inventory, stocking, ordering and distribution of medications through the use of information systems. Objectives Discuss the purpose and use of the Pyxis. Discuss the history and background of the Pyxis medication dispensing system. Discuss the impact Pyxis use has had on healthcare. Discuss the effectiveness of Pyxis use in regards to patient safety Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Pyxis use. History Los Angeles, Doctor and founder John McLaughlin, came up with the idea to reduce health care costs and improve patient safety Pyxis Corporation based in San Diego, CA, first manufactured and introduced the MedStation System (Pyxis Machine) around 1989-90 In 1996, Ohio based organization, Cardinal Health obtained rights from Pyxis Corp By 2009, Cardinal Health separated, into what we know today as CareFusion Cont.’ HistoryBefore Pyxis Ward trolley used for storing medications dispensed by pharmacy for individual patients Stockpiling of items not kept organized due to frustration in obtaining medications Current UseBackground Automated unit used for the distribution and storage of medicine in clinical areas Interfaces with Patient Management SystemShow MoreRelatedMedical Errors And Unsafe Care Harm1319 Words   |  6 PagesApproximately two million healthcare-associated infections occur annually in the United States, accounting for an estimated 90,000 deaths and more than $4.5 billion in hospital healthcare costs (Patient Safety, 2015). 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