CD Register
PTS 5 now includes an optional CD Register module that can be used to keep track of transactions relating to the movement of Controlled Drugs (CDs). It is designed to be an electronic implementation of the "CD books" that were previously hand-written.
Using the CD register, Staff (Pharmacy Staff, or Nursing Staff) on a ward are able to create orders for CDs that are then tracked through the dispensing process and delivered back to the ward where the transactions relating to the receipt and onward administration to a patient can be recorded and witnessed.
Patient’s own CDs can also be receipted and administered in the CD register. It is also possible to record transactions for ward stock that is not being tracked in PTS.
The CD register module features a live summary of CD stock levels (ward and patients own) as well as a detailed list of transactions.
Additionally, the CD register module includes functionality to perform CD Key handovers and balance checks.
Implementation of the CD Register in PTS involves the following steps:
- Update to PTS 5.0.0.47+
- Configure Application settings to allow use of CD Register module.
- Import Drugs table from DM+D XML files or another source (such as JAC / Wellsky drugs table).
- Build an initial Ward Stock list for each Ward defining which Drugs are to be monitored.
- Create a Prescription Type that can be used by Nursing Staff to order controlled drugs.
- Modify existing users’ permissions and user views to access CD Register.