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eMAR and medication management software
Use our eMAR system, Access Medication Management, to deliver the right medication at the right time. Record administration accurately and get alerts when medication is missed.
Our medication management solution, formerly iCareMeds, is a safe, accurate and highly efficient way to optimise the delivery of the medication administered in care homes. It also ensures for comprehensive recording of all care meds given, and the ordering of medication into care homes.
Digital medication management, of this kind, is what sets care homes apart - ensure you too have this key emar software in place.
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find out moreImprove medication practice with our medication management solutions
Having medication management software in place to monitor the critical action of medication management is vital for any care provider. Our electronic medication system offers a host of advantages to those in a care home environment:
- Make sure the prescribed medicines are given to the right resident at the correct time
- Having an electronic medication management system in place reduces the risk of medication errors and keeps the focus on the resident’s individual needs
- Get immediate access to key medication information to resolve safeguarding issues and prepare for CQC inspections – having emar software is perfect for evidencing to regulators how you manage med care. Read our article: CQC responses to Electronic Medication Management in residential care on the CQC’s view of medication management in care homes
- Stay on top of inventory with recurring and ad-hoc stock checks with pro-active alerts. The software allows for seamless connectivity with your preferred pharmacy
- For an even greater understanding of the benefits to having an electronic medication management system in place and how to ensure it’s a success, read our latest guide: The right way to implement electronic medicine management
Increase accuracy and efficiency
Using medication management software, as opposed to operating paper based, allows care providers to have complete transparency of all the tasks involved with administering medication.
- Electronic, real-time recording helps carers ensure that residents get the correct medication while reducing the time they spend on admin – more time for caring
- Ensure that all medications, including ad hoc administrations, are given within a safe tolerance or not too close together, with automated alerts and warnings if anything does go wrong
- Read our helpful guide: Adding up medication error risks in care homes on administering medicines in the care home and the risks involved – and how efficient digital medication management can greatly help
- Easily keep track of medication stocks with inventory management tools and a direct interface with your preferred pharmacy – a big win for stock control
Learning management
Having medication management software in place with staff engaged and fully adopting it, is transformational for any care provider. Ensuring staff are up-to-speed with all necessary courses and skills training, is made simple by having software of this kind in place.
- Skills-based training ensures staff have immediate and continuing access to resources, so they can develop and practice the skills needed to confidently use every aspect of the Medication Management software
- Management have a complete view of skill levels, across their organisations. They can see which courses the staff have completed and which courses they still need to complete
"The Learning Management makes training more auditable and enables staff to learn really well…it’s been incredibly useful."
Carey Bloomer, Director of Nursing, Marches Care, UK
Erskine
Improvements in medicine outcomes and missed medicines thanks to emar software
Erskine is the largest care provider to veterans in Scotland.
They have been using the Access Medication Management software for a number of years and have seen marked improvements in medicine outcomes and missed medicines. We spoke with the team to understand what they had to say about the software. Access Health & Social care are committed to giving their clients the freedom to deliver outstanding care.
For more social care case studies and testimonials visit the Care Hub
see case studieselectronic MAR (eMAR)
eMar is a term used when referencing electronic medical records – you may also see it mentioned as emar software – it’s an alternative to paper-based MAR charts.
Having an eMAR system or electronic medication system, is a cost-effective solution to delivering care. It helps with the critically important job of delivering the right medication at the right time. It is key in all healthcare environments where compliance and security are essential.
- Reduce admin and errors with eMAR charts that update automatically whenever medication is given or not given
- Change a service user’s medication easily and securely
- Eradicate dangerous risks arising from using paper MAR
- Get prompts and instructions for which medications to give during each shift or visit
- Automated alerts for when medication is missed and choose when, how and who receives them
- Quickly view eMAR charts from any date range, and print or convert to pdf to share them – it really is transformational with regard to optimising medication administration
Read our helpful guide: The right way to implement electronic medicine management on successfully implementing a medicine management system.
Medication Management FAQs
How long does it take to implement medication management?
Access Medication Management takes roughly 1 month to implement in a single home. This time is aligned to the home's cycle dates, with key milestones designed to support all stages of this transition.
The Implementation of Access Medication Management is standardised, so you can see exactly what support is provided with no surprise costs and follows our standardised Flightpath implementation methodology for Access Medication Management.
What do I need to think about before implementing?
Before commencing your implementation, you need to consider some points which your Access Account Manager or Product Expert can assist with:
- Pharmacy provision
To ensure a successful implementation and efficient and safe medication management, the pharmacy provider needs to understand the technology you use, support you during the transition, and provide high-quality pharmacy services moving forward.
- Chosen Technology
For example, do you have a strong and consistent WIFI connection across your sites, or will you require a native offline capacity? Do you need your medication system to integrate with your care planning application?
How much time can I save using your solution?
The key consideration when implementing Access Medication Management should be safety. However, the application will make your medication processes more efficient, helping to ensure compliance with your medication processes.
With Access Medication Management, providers see a 30% reduction in medication round times and a 50% reduction in the time taken to check in monthly cycle medication. For more information about how our medication management solution has helped our customers, check out the NHSX & Care England case study on Elizabeth Finn Care Homes.
Do I need to change Pharmacies to use your medication management system?
No, not unless you want to. Access Medication Management is the most flexible EMAR tool on the market. It integrates with all national pharmacy providers (Boots, Lloyds & Well Pharmacy) as well as a range of independent pharmacy providers.
We can also integrate with your pharmacy of choice if we don't already work with them. A simple introduction will enable us to get them on board and ready to support your project.
Do you charge per user of your system?
No. To make our pricing as simple as possible, we charge a single, small fee per registered bed per month. This fee covers all our costs, including implementation, software & support.
Meaning it's easy for you to work out the costs of implementing our applications as a small per cent of your income per bed, with no surprise fees or high setup costs.
Can you access the software if the internet goes down?
Medication administration is a critical task that must always be available for residents. Access Medication Management features a full offline capacity, meaning staff can focus on medication administration regardless of connectivity.
Once a connection is re-established, the system automatically sync all the entered data without requiring manual syncing or docking devices.
Can you set different user permissions?
Yes, Access Medication Management features full role-based security, ensuring staff can only access the functionality and information relevant to their roles and that the system is easy to use and navigate. This configuration is covered as part of our implementation process & can then be done by you whenever they need to be adjusted or changed.
How are care plans and medication integrated?
Access Medication Management & Access Care & Clinical are part of the Access Group suite. They both feature rich integration tools that ensure all data entered into either system passes into the relevant areas of the other; for example, resident demographic details & vitals taken at the point of medication administration.
With the most comprehensive integration on the market, you can work towards a genuinely single care record.
Do you integrate with pharmacies?
Yes, Access Medication Management is the most flexible EMAR tool on the market. It integrates with all national pharmacy providers (Boots, Lloyds & Well Pharmacy) as well as a range of independent pharmacy providers.
We can also integrate with your pharmacy of choice (if we don't already work with them) and require a simple introduction to get them on board and ready to support your project.
Access Care Suite
Our ecosystem of software products are wide and varied and can be configured to suit each individual organisation. From CQC assessment tools and ongoing CQC compliance, to People Planning and Learning for Care – whatever the software need, Access has the solution. Suitable for small independents, through to large multi-service organisations and franchises, there is software and support for all.
