Freeman’s said it had chosen to utilize Integrated Healthcare Systems’ (IHS) solutions due to a huge increase in volume – nearly 350% over the last two years. It commented the automated solution would allow it to maximize and utilize the existing space available, while automating the processes and keep pace with demand.
According to John Heavin, Freeman’s interim director of Pharmacy, the solution provided by Integrated Healthcare Systems works for us on a three-pronged approach: the OS-PAC automated our dispensing function, the carousels increased our storage capacity and the Barcode Labeler will allow us to achieve 100% bar-coding of our medications. We are now able to meet our mandated patient safety goals.
Freeman is scheduled to go-live with IHS systems in January of 2005.
