Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is seeking potential sources for an Automated Medication Dispensing System for the Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System. The system should include automated dispensing cabinets, a drug storage carousel, controlled substance safe, anesthesia stations, and medication storage refrigerators. The system must be able to store, manage, and dispense controlled substances, and provide inventory management and an automated audit trail. The contractor must provide technical support, clinical support, and user training.
* Key features of the system include:
* Automated dispensing cabinets with fingerprint scanners, touch screens, and barcode scanners
* A drug storage carousel that integrates with the automated dispensing cabinets
* A controlled substance safe with multiple storage compartments
* Anesthesia stations with secure storage for controlled substances and non-controlled medications
* Medication storage refrigerators with locking mechanisms to prevent diversion
* Inventory management and reporting capabilities
* Ability to track inventory of patient-specific medications
* Compatibility with VISTA PADE HL7 interface and other VA systems