Accessing the new Monitored Dosage System (MDS) module

To access the new Monitored Dosage System (MDS) module simply select New MDS Module! Take me there from the existing MDS screen:

Note - Your MDS module preference, existing or new, is saved and displays the next time you log in to Pharmacy Manager.

To return to the previous MDS screen, select BACK TO ORIGINAL MDS :

Introduction

Pharmacy Manager provides a Monitored Dosage System (MDS) for patients registered in nursing or retirement homes, as well as for those patients living at home that require dosage monitoring. The MDS provides:

  • Complete Monitored Dosage System records for your patients.
  • The ability to print Medication Administration Record (MAR) charts.

  • The ability to print Cassette Sheets.

The MDS screen is split into two tabs:

Care Homes

The Care Homes tab displays a list of all your care homes detailing the cycle length and next due date:

See Monitored Dosage System (MDS) - Care Homes for details on using the Care Homes tab.

Community Patients

The Community Patients tab displays a list of all your community patients complete with details of their cycle:

See Monitored Dosage System (MDS) - Community Patients for details on using the Community Patients tab.
Note - To print this topic select Print in the top right corner and follow the on-screen prompts.