NHS Trial of PillTime Pouches
Summary
The Challenge
Actions taken
Impact
Other benefits reported during the trial:
A reduction in the number of medicines-related incidents compared to the previous 3 months due to more accurate audit trails
Improved checking to ensure the correct tablet is dispensed (through the use of the automated Optical Checker)
Calmer atmosphere on the wards and reduction in stress when dealing with patients
Increased staff satisfaction with the drug administration process
Medication provided in a more timely manner
Reduction in the number of missed doses
Reduction in wastage costs
More manageable drug trolleys
Testimonials
Earl Thomas, Nurse, The Limes, said:
“Since using the PillTime pouches we have found increased efficiencies within the administration processes. We no longer spend long lengths of time having to de-blister several different medications for patients, nor do we have to continually return to and from the clinic in search of medication.”
Nadine Keats, Nurse, Pendleton Suite, said:
“The pouches are extremely helpful and have saved me up to 40 minutes per round. Consequently, I’ve been able to engage more with patients. The PillTime pouches have made for efficient drug rounds, a more relaxed atmosphere on the ward and enabled tidier and more manageable trolleys.”
Andy Beesley, Medication Management Robotics, said:
“We are delighted to be working with PillTime and Salford Royal on this ground-breaking initiative. At this time when the NHS and nurses in particular are under increasing pressure, we believe that new technologies like this will help the NHS to support Closed Loop Medication administration.
Leighton Humphreys, PillTime, said:
“Being part of this trial with Salford Royal has allowed us to demonstrate the significant benefits of PillTime’s robotic drug pouching to both patient care and the NHS’s cost-saving initiatives. Hearing the positive feedback from the nurses on the wards has been very rewarding for the team at PillTime.”
Our Location
PillTime Ltd,Unit 9 & 10,St. Andrews Trading Estate,Avonmouth,Bristol,BS11 9YE,UK
Email Address
Contact Number
020 3909 4926