DESCRIPTION

PillTime : Medication Made Simple. PillTime is an automated robotic pouch dispensing system for patient medication. We have demonstrated, even with complex intermediate care patients a reduction in medication errors and a significant reduction in drug administration times by nursing staff. We use state-of-the-art digital robotic technology that identifies, sorts and organises patient medication into easy-to-open pouches. The medication pouches are personal to each patient, indicating the specific day and time when each pouch needs to be opened and the tablets taken. This has led to: • A reduction in the time taken for drug administration by nurses of approximately 90 minutes per nurse per day. • A reduction in the number of drug administration errors • A reduction in the number of medicines-related incidents and more accurate audit trails • Increased checking to ensure the correct tablet is dispensed • Reduction in wastage costs • Increased staff satisfaction with the drug administration process; • Medication provided in a more timely manner • Reduction in the number of missed doses • Calmer atmosphere on the wards and reduction in stress when dealing with patients • More manageable drug trolleys.