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Copyright P/N TP0001-01 Rev. Bii Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideintelliDOT iConnect System User GuideReproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of intelliDOT Corporation is strictly prohibited. Changes in equipment, software, or procedures may occur periodically; information describing these changes will be included in future editions of the User Guide.Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of intelliDOT to provide additional services or enhancements.intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideP/N: TP0001-01 Rev. BDate: 8/19/04intelliDOT is a registered trademark of intelliDOT Corporation.© 2004intelliDOT 13520 Evening Creek Drive North. Suite 400San Diego, CA 92128Phone: (858)746-3100Fax: (858)-746-3101www.intelliDOT.netAll rights reserved.Printed in the United States of America.
intelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential iiiP/N TP0001-01 Rev. BPrefaceThank you for choosing the iConnect Handheld Device system. iConnect Handheld Device is a handheld scanner used to assist the nurse in the medication administration process. iConnect Handheld Device promotes nurse and patient safety by verifying that the right patient is getting the right medication, at the right dosage, at the right time, via the right route.The iConnect Handheld Device focuses on the daily use, minor maintenance, and troubleshooting of the iConnect Handheld Device and the iConnect DOT Manager. The guide does not cover service or repair procedures.For information about iConnect Handheld Device that is not covered in this document, please call Intellidot at : 877-368-3687.
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. Biv Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideOverviewThis User Guide includes the following information about the IntelliDOT iConnect System:•System Overview•Using the iConnect Handheld•Using the iConnect System Manager•Generating Reports•Creating Command iDOTs•Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, and SafetyConventionsThis User Guide uses the following conventions: Text• The name of a document title, field, screen, or tab is formatted in italics.• The name of a button, command, option, or icon is formatted in bold.Icons This document uses the following symbols: Note text contains supplementary information or emphasizes a point or procedure.Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Caution is also used to alert against unsafe practices that could result in unpredictable results or data loss.Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
intelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential vContents P/N TP0001-01 Rev. BContentsChapter 1System Overview.................................................................................... 1-1Introduction....................................................................................................1-1iConnect System Definition......................................................................................1-1iConnect System Benefits..........................................................................................1-1Outline of System Overview Section.......................................................................1-2iConnect System Components .......................................................................1-2iConnect Handheld ....................................................................................................1-2Physical Description...................................................................................................1-3Charging the Device...................................................................................................1-3Operating the iConnect Handheld...........................................................................1-3Durability .....................................................................................................................1-4Using the iConnect Handheld..................................................................................1-4iConnect System Manager.........................................................................................1-5Physical Description ...........................................................................................1-5Access / Operation of the iConnect System Manager..................................1-5Functions..............................................................................................................1-5iConnect Server...........................................................................................................1-5Physical Description ...........................................................................................1-5Purpose.................................................................................................................1-5iConnect System Installation..........................................................................1-6Wireless Access Point Installation ...........................................................................1-6Function, Location, and Definition..................................................................1-6Installation Responsibility..................................................................................1-6Purpose.................................................................................................................1-6
Contents P/N TP0001-01 Rev. Bvi Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideInterface Installation ..................................................................................................1-6Definition ............................................................................................................. 1-6Information Components..................................................................................1-6Installation Responsibility..................................................................................1-7Development and Testing..................................................................................1-7Bar Coding...................................................................................................................1-7Nurse Badges.......................................................................................................1-7Patient Wristbands..............................................................................................1-7Medication Packages...........................................................................................1-7Pharmacy System Setup.............................................................................................1-8Formulary.............................................................................................................1-8System Configuration Process...........................................................................1-8Clinical Settings....................................................................................................1-8Nursing Workflow Setup...........................................................................................1-9Workflow Assessment by IntelliDOT.............................................................1-9Hospital-Specific Policies and Procedures......................................................1-9Chapter 2Using the iConnect Handheld............................................................... 2-1Features of the iConnect Handheld...............................................................2-2Charging the iConnect Handheld..................................................................2-3iConnect Handheld Display Convention Used in this User Guide....................2-4Scanning .........................................................................................................2-4Scanning Bar Codes....................................................................................................2-4Scanning iDOTs .........................................................................................................2-5Login/Logout.................................................................................................2-5Logging In............................................................................................................2-5Logging Out.........................................................................................................2-6Assigning Patients to Yourself Using the iConnect Handheld .....................2-8Assigning Patients Using the Patient Assignment Worksheet and iConnect Handheld ....................................................................................................2-8Medication Administration Using the iConnect Handheld ..........................2-9Basic Medication Administration Process for Scheduled Medications............2-10Basic Medication Administration Process for Multi-dose PRN Medications.2-13Responding to Prompts for Data During Administration.................................2-15Dose-Due Reminders and Overdue Alerts...................................................2-17Dose-Due Reminders...............................................................................................2-17Overdue Dose Alerts........................................................................................2-18Omitting a Due Dose.......................................................................................2-18Using Snooze.....................................................................................................2-20Using Delay Dose.....................................................................................................2-20Using Cover Patients to Transfer Patient Responsibility...................................2-21
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B ContentsintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential viiMedication Administration Warnings..........................................................2-22Early or Late Warnings............................................................................................2-22Clinical Warnings......................................................................................................2-22Timeout Warnings....................................................................................................2-22Unknown Medication.......................................................................................2-23Dose Out of Range...........................................................................................2-23“No Order Found” Warning...........................................................................2-24Battery Low Warning...............................................................................................2-24Advance Prepared Items ..............................................................................2-25Case 1 - Prepared Item that is printed on the Prospective MAR......................2-26Case 2 - Prepared Item that is printed on the Prospective MAR and requiring a witness....................................................................................................2-28Case 3 - Prepared Item with multiple medications that is printed on the Prospective MAR......................................................................................................2-31Case 4 - Administering Medications for Cases 1-3..............................................2-33Case 5 - Prepared Item that is NOT yet printed on the Prospective MAR....2-35Case 6 - Prepared Item with multiple medications that is NOT yet printed on the Prospective MAR...........................................................................2-40Case 7 - Administering Medications for Cases 4-5..............................................2-44Multi-Component Items Dispensed by Pharmacy......................................2-46Correcting or Canceling During Medication Transactions.........................2-47Communicating Directly with Pharmacy using the iConnect Handheld ...2-48Pharmacy Inventory Verification Using the iConnect Handheld ...............2-49Chapter 3Using the iConnect System Manager ................................................... 3-1Logging into the iConnect System Manager .................................................3-2Login ..................................................................................................................... 3-2Configuration Setup........................................................................................3-3Hospital Address Setup .............................................................................................3-3Printer Setup................................................................................................................3-4Adding, Editing, and Deleting Printers............................................................3-4Shift Setup....................................................................................................................3-5Formulary Setup .............................................................................................3-6Clinical Warnings........................................................................................................3-6Adding, Editing and Deleting Clinical Warnings...........................................3-6Clinical Prompts..........................................................................................................3-8Adding, Editing, and Deleting Clinical Prompts............................................3-8Master Drug File.......................................................................................................3-10Formulary Download .......................................................................................3-10Formulary Configuration .................................................................................3-10
Contents P/N TP0001-01 Rev. Bviii Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideNursing Unit Setup ......................................................................................3-13Adding, Editing, and Deleting Nursing Units..............................................3-13Sig Code Setup..............................................................................................3-15Adding, Editing, and Deleting Sig Codes......................................................3-15Adding, Editing, and Deleting a One Time Order......................................3-17Adding, Editing, and Deleting a PRN ...........................................................3-19Role Setup.....................................................................................................3-21Complete List of User Roles and Privileges.........................................................3-22Suggested Privileges for “Director/Nurse Manager” Roles.......................3-23Suggested Privileges for “Charge Nurses” Roles.........................................3-24Suggested Privileges for “Staff Nurses” Roles .............................................3-25Suggested Privileges for “Ward Clerks/Unit Secretaries” Roles...............3-25Suggested Privileges for “Pharmacists” Roles .............................................3-26Suggested Privileges for “Pharmacy Technicians” Roles............................3-27User Setup (Adding and Editing) ................................................................3-28Patient Setup (Adding and Editing).............................................................3-29Reviewing Medications on the iConnect System Manager ................................3-29iConnect System Manager MAR..................................................................3-30How to View the MAR............................................................................................3-30Editing an Administration on the On-Line MAR...............................................3-31Adding a New Administration event on the On-Line MAR.............................3-32MAR Notes................................................................................................................3-34Patient Specific Notes.......................................................................................3-34Medication Order Specific Notes...................................................................3-36Administration Specific Notes........................................................................3-37Assigning Patients........................................................................................3-38Configuring iConnect Handhelds................................................................3-39Site of Administration Setup (Adding and Editing) ....................................3-40Override Reasons Setup (Adding and Editing)...........................................3-41Script Setup...................................................................................................3-41Reports..........................................................................................................3-41DOT Organization Setup.............................................................................3-42iDOT Definitions.....................................................................................................3-43Chapter 4Generating Reports................................................................................ 4-1Medication Administration Record................................................................4-2Viewing your Medication Administration Report.................................................4-2Printing Medication Administration Record..........................................................4-5Medication Administration Record (By Unit) ...............................................4-7Viewing your Medication Administration Report
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B ContentsintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential ix(By Unit).......................................................................................................................4-7Printing Medication Administration Record (by Unit).......................................4-10Medication Administration Record (By Nurse) ....................................................................................................4-12Viewing your Medication Administration Report (By Nurse)..................................................................................................................4-12Printing Medication Administration Record (By Nurse)....................................4-16Prospective MAR (by Patient)......................................................................4-18Viewing your Prospective MAR (by Patient) .......................................................4-18Printing your Prospective MAR (by Patient)........................................................4-22Prospective MAR (By User).........................................................................4-24Viewing your Prospective MAR (by User) ...........................................................4-24Printing your Prospective MAR (by User)............................................................4-28Prospective MAR (By Unit)..........................................................................4-30Viewing your Prospective MAR (By Unit) ...........................................................4-30Printing your Prospective MAR (by Unit)............................................................4-34Medication Administration DOT Sheet.......................................................4-36Viewing your Medication Administration DOT Sheet.......................................4-36Printing your Medication Administration DOT Sheet.......................................4-39Administration History and Audit Report ...................................................4-41Viewing the Administration History and Audit Report......................................4-41Printing the Administration and Audit Report....................................................4-44Seven (7) Day Medication Summary Report................................................4-46Viewing your 7 Day Medication Summary Report..............................................4-46Printing your 7 Day Medication Summary Report..............................................4-49MicroTerminal Configuration Report..........................................................4-51Viewing your MicroTerminal Configuration Report ..........................................4-51Printing your MicroTerminal Configuration Report...........................................4-53Patient Assignment Worksheet....................................................................4-54Viewing your Patient Assignment Worksheet......................................................4-54Printing your Patient Assignment Worksheet......................................................4-56Sig Code Listing Report (CSV) ....................................................................4-57Viewing your Sig Code Listing Report (CSV)......................................................4-57Printing your Sig Code Listing Report (CSV)......................................................4-58Formulary Listing Report (CSV)..................................................................4-59Viewing your Formulary Listing Report (CSV) ...................................................4-59Printing your Formulary Listing Report (CSV)....................................................4-60Administration Sites Listing.........................................................................4-62Viewing your Administration Sites Listing...........................................................4-62Printing your Administration Sites Listing ...........................................................4-64
Contents P/N TP0001-01 Rev. Bx Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideCommand DOT Listing...............................................................................4-65Viewing your Command DOT Listing .................................................................4-65Printing your Command DOTs Listing................................................................4-67Override Reasons Listing.............................................................................4-68Viewing your Override Reasons Listing................................................................4-68Printing your Override Reasons Listing................................................................4-70DOT Keyboard.............................................................................................4-71Viewing your DOTs Keyboard..............................................................................4-71Printing your DOT Keyboard................................................................................4-73Chapter 5Creating Command iDOTs................................................................... 5-1Command iDOT Prompt Setup.....................................................................5-2Worksheet Reports .........................................................................................5-3Chapter 6Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, and Safety............................................ 6-1Tethering the iConnect Handheld.................................................................6-2Testing RF with the iConnect Handheld.......................................................6-4Rebooting the iConnect Handheld................................................................6-4System Timeout and What to Do.....................................................................6-5Safety and Maintenance .................................................................................6-5iConnect Handheld User Safety Information ........................................................6-5General Tips.........................................................................................................6-6Cleaning the Device............................................................................................6-6Batteries ................................................................................................................ 6-6Battery Charging.........................................................................................................6-7Wireless Networking..................................................................................................6-7iConnect Handheld Radiation Specifications.........................................................6-7Troubleshooting.............................................................................................6-8Unknown Patient .......................................................................................................6-8Medication Can Not Be Found................................................................................6-8Time Error...................................................................................................................6-8Device Does Not Turn On ......................................................................................6-8Scanner Does Not Function.....................................................................................6-8Troubleshooting Quick Reference Chart................................................................6-9
intelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 1-1System Overview P/N TP0001-01 Rev. BChapter 1System OverviewIntroductioniConnect System DefinitionThe iConnect System, created by intelliDOT Corporation, is a wireless handheld workflow tool that allows patient safety checks, documentation, and communication functions to be completed quickly and easily by a nurse at the bedside. The iConnect System was custom-designed with nursing professionals to provide state-of-the-art patient safety while improving overall nurse productivity and efficiency. The system helps nurses manage a myriad of tasks with a single handheld wireless device that is linked in real time to the hospital's clinical information system.The heart of the IntelliDOT System is the iConnect Handheld. Using three simple keys, nurses can complete a variety of tasks and commands. With just a quick scan of a bar code or iDOT, critical information can be accessed. Information is delivered right into the caregiver’s hands, right when it is needed. iConnect System BenefitsStudies performed in acute care hospitals show that bar code-based medication error prevention systems greatly reduce medication errors that occur during the medication administration process. These errors have caused regulatory agencies and some state legislators to mandate their use by 2005.
iConnect System Components P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B1-2 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideDespite the existence of several bar code checking products, as of mid-2004 less than five percent of the 5,800 acute care hospitals in the U.S. have purchased bedside error prevention systems. Why? Poor product usability, prohibitive cost, and difficult installation and integration with existing hospital systems.The iConnect System is an easy-to-use, easy-to-integrate solution that is priced significantly less than other bar code medication safety systems. Built from the caregiver's point of view, the system combines a unique handheld device with innovative Documentation of Treatment (iDOT) symbology, to allow nurses to complete documentation at the bedside with just one hand.Outline of System Overview SectionThe iConnect System section of this document covers the following aspects of the iConnect System:• System components• System installationiConnect System ComponentsThe iConnect System consists of the following key elements:• iConnect Handheld• iConnect System Manager• iConnect ServeriConnect HandheldThe iConnect Handheld is a small, battery-operated wireless device that incorpo-rates two types of scanning technology—a regular bar code scanner and a special digital camera-based scanner that reads a small information-rich symbol that intelliDOT calls the iDOT. The bar code scanner reads all standard bar codes used throughout the medication administration process-from medication packaging (both in-house and manufacturers' bar codes), to patient wristbands and nurse badges. The iConnect Handheld scanning device reads the unique iDOT symbol to accomplish a wide variety of documentation and communication functions.
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B iConnect System ComponentsintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 1-3Physical DescriptionWeighing less than 8 ounces, the iConnect Handheld can be used comfortably in either the user's left or right hand. It has an extremely simple interface composed of:• A message display window from which the user views confirmations, instructions, and other information• Three buttons that allow the user to scan a bar code, scan an iDOT, or confirm an action or instruction• A visual and audible alert system to announce important information, such as critical overdue medications or new abnormal lab resultsThe iConnect Handheld communicates continuously with the hospital computer systems using a wireless, radio frequency (RF) network operating on a standard 802.11(b) wireless protocol. Wireless access points owned by the hospital provide the iConnect System with an information channel to send and receive information from the iConnect Server, iConnect System Manager, and iConnect Handheld.Charging the DeviceA rechargeable battery powers the iConnect Handheld. When not in use, place the iConnect Handheld unit in the charger. It takes approximately 4 hours to completely recharge a drained unit. Each time the iConnect Handheld is placed in the charger, it will perform a wireless software maintenance routine. Maintenance may take anywhere from 30 seconds to several minutes. Do not remove the iConnect Handheld from the charger during software maintenance. Once maintenance functions are completed, system charging will begin.Operating the iConnect HandheldCaregivers use the iConnect Handheld to scan the bar code on the nurse's name badge, the patient's wristband, and the medication in order to provide verification of the correct patient, medication, dosage, time, and route—the Five Rights of medication administration.The iConnect System provides nurses with a way to quickly and easily check medication accuracy and enter patient data at the bedside, while receiving real-time clinical alerts and reminders as well as other information anywhere in the their work area.
iConnect System Components P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B1-4 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideDurabilityThe iConnect Handheld is a sturdy piece of equipment designed to stand up well to the continuous demands of nurses working in busy patient care areas. While it is both water- and dust-resistant, the iConnect Handheld should not be submerged or exposed to significant moisture for any extended period. In addition, even though the device is rugged, care should also be taken to avoid dropping it or subjecting it to significant or repetitive impacts. The iConnect Handheld operates within the normal range of indoor temperatures, but it should be protected from any temperature extremes.Using the iConnect HandheldIn addition to using the iConnect Handheld as a bar code scanner, the iConnect System provides users with a flexible tool to streamline the workflow process. intelliDOT's patented Documentation of Treatment (iDOT) system allows hospitals to create their own customized documentation and communication applications that can be accessed by scanning a conveniently placed small, unique dot-like symbol. Using the iConnect Handheld to scan iDOTs, medication administration and other forms documentation flows wirelessly into an electronic database while the nurse is at the patient's bedside.The iDOT is the foundation of intelliDOT's Documentation of Treatment system. The iDOT symbology is built on a patented, proprietary fingerprint-like symbol that is only 5 millimeters in diameter and can hold a vast amount of information. Over 19 billion, billion combinations are possible providing a virtually unlimited supply of unique iDOTs for any hospital. The iDOT symbol is easy to read with the iConnect Handheld—its unique design allows it to be scanned upside down, sideways, or in any orientation. And a portion of the iDOTs large storage capacity is dedicated to forward error correction, allowing it to be accurately read even when portions are damaged.The iDOT provides nurses with a shorthand scanning system to record information quickly and accurately and to issue commands with a quick scan using the iConnect Handheld wireless reader. Tasks that can be accomplished with this system include:• Documenting numerical data, such as doses, vital signs, and pain scales• Calling for services or support using customized paging iDOTs• Summoning housekeeping, other nurses, or supervisory personnel• Printing medication data sheets for physicians or other caregivers
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B iConnect System ComponentsintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 1-5iConnect System ManagerPhysical DescriptionThe iConnect System Manager is a client-server application that operates on the hospital's local area network (LAN).Access / Operation of the iConnect System ManagerThe application may be accessed via any assigned PC-based network client. Typically, a PC on each nursing unit will host the iConnect System Manager software program.FunctionsThe iConnect System Manager contains all configuration settings for the iConnect System. Nurses can use the iConnect System Manager to look up or edit medication data, make patient assignments, and print reports. Pharmacy computers are also clients to the iConnect System Manager application. Pharmacy will routinely access the iConnect System Manager for formulary, database, and system maintenance and reports.iConnect ServerPhysical DescriptionThe iConnect Server is an enterprise-class server that operates on the hospital network. The iConnect Server incorporates an HL7 interface engine in order to link hospital information systems to the iConnect Handhelds over the hospital's network, through wireless access points located in patient care areas.PurposeThe iConnect Server interfaces with a variety of hospital information systems to communicate both clinical and administrative information to and from users in patient care areas. Connecting to the pharmacy information system provides real-time physician order updates. Interfacing to the hospital's Admissions, Discharge and Transfer (ADT) system, the iConnect Server provides patient location and demographic information. Other optional interfaces provide links to the laboratory information system and hospital electronic medical record systems to integrate documentation into the master patient file.
iConnect System Installation P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B1-6 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideiConnect System InstallationThe iConnect System installation consists of the following key activities:• Wireless access point installation• Interface installation• Bar coding (nurse badges/patient wristbands)• Pharmacy system setup• Nursing workflow setupWireless Access Point InstallationFunction, Location, and DefinitionThe iConnect System uses 802.11b as a wireless communication protocol because of its stability, availability, and range. Wireless access points must be installed in all areas where iConnect Handhelds are used within the hospital. Typically, three to four access points need to be installed for each nursing unit.Installation ResponsibilitySince wireless access points are often used to support multiple applications, it is the customer's responsibility to assure installation in the hospital facility. When needed, IntelliDOT may suggest third party vendors or other assistance in completing the installation. PurposeEach handheld device must be able to communicate continuously with the iConnect System Manager in order to maintain the real-time flow of information to and from each nurse.Interface InstallationDefinitionThe iConnect System utilizes an HL7, TCP/IP, port-based, healthcare data exchange interface.Information ComponentsThe iConnect Server requires an interface which transmits verified pharmacy orders; ADT administrative information; and formulary updates, when appropriate. In addition, the iConnect can send outbound medication administration documentation information (i.e., charting messages) to the clinical system.
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B iConnect System InstallationintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 1-7Installation ResponsibilityThe intelliDOT team of engineers works with the hospital to configure and install the necessary system interfaces.Development and TestingAs part of the installation process, the intelliDOT team will provide documented verification that all identified interfaces to the iConnect Server perform according to their specifications. The intelliDOT installation includes a test system environment for quality testing of system functionality based on received HL7-formatted messaging.Bar CodingThe iConnect Handheld incorporates a scanner to check bar codes for the medication administration process. In order to implement the iConnect System, the hospital must have bar codes on nurse badges, patient wristbands, and medication packages. intelliDOT works with hospital management to identify and install a suitable badge, wristband, and medication bar code solutions.Nurse BadgesThe iConnect System requires that each user scan a unique user identification bar code (typically found on the nurse's name badge) to log in to the system and to close out each medication administration process. This provides security and accountability for all functions performed by the nurse with the iConnect Handheld.Patient WristbandsPatient wristbands with bar codes are required in order to match the correct medications and information to the right patient. Each patient must wear a bar-coded wristband that can be read using the iConnect Handheld. Medication PackagesThe iConnect System is designed to work with the unit-dose medication distribution system. Medications not supplied in commercially produced unit-dose packages are repackaged in the pharmacy, either through the use of a medication packaging system or by a pharmacy technician providing manual bar code labeling. A pharmacy technician can be assigned to perform both of these functions under the supervision of a pharmacist utilizing a "pharmacist check tech" quality assurance process.Automated packaging systems provide a customizable packaging solution to help hospitals maintain compliance with proposed FDA bar code requirements, as well as contributing to patient safety by providing the basis for medication verification at the patient bedside.
iConnect System Installation P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B1-8 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuidePharmacy System SetupThe pharmacy information system provides the information needed for the iConnect System. Physician orders are reviewed by the pharmacist, entered into the computer, and medications are prepared and dispensed to the nursing unit. Once completed, the physician order is sent through an electronic link between the hospital pharmacy computer and the iConnect Server. For orders to be correctly interpreted by the iConnect System, hospital-specific clinical settings, warning parameters, and sig codes are set up for each formulary drug item.FormularyBecause the iConnect Handheld is designed to scan bar codes on medications at the patient bedside, the hospital pharmacy department is responsible for bar-coding all medications, both during system setup and on an ongoing basis. The intelliDOT installation team works closely with the pharmacy to set up this process.Often, several medication brands may satisfy an order for a particular medication item. The iConnect System database is organized to allow multiple medications (similar generic) to satisfy an order, if scanned at the bedside. This database arrangement allows the iConnect System to properly identify medications when scanned and to conduct proper checks for the Five Rights of medication administration.System Configuration ProcessThe steps for creating the hospital-specific iConnect System Manager medication database on site include: 1. The hospital downloads the hospital medication list including medication description, MedID, and NDC (if available) from the pharmacy information system into the iConnect Server.2. The iConnect Server organizes the data into a defined format and imports it into the iConnect System Manager formulary table.3. Using the iConnect Handheld, intelliDOT technicians working with hospital staff scaning package bar codes for each formulary database line item.4. If the medication cannot be scanned, information must be manually entered from the product package.Clinical SettingsThe pharmacy is responsible for ensuring that clinical settings, warning parameters, and sig codes are set up for each formulary drug item, as necessary. All clinical warnings and alerts displayed on the iConnect Handheld during the medication administration process must be first entered by the pharmacy into the iConnect System Manager.
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B iConnect System InstallationintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 1-9Nursing Workflow SetupWorkflow Assessment by IntelliDOTNursing setup of the iConnect System begins with an assessment of the facility's specific and unique medication administration procedures. An intelliDOT nurse consultant working with the hospital's nursing management and staff nurses guides this process.The intelliDOT consultant will also develop a variety of clinical settings to support the nurses in the performance of three main functions with the iConnect Handheld:• Patient assignment• Medication administration record (MAR)• ReportingHospital-Specific Policies and ProceduresThe intelliDOT nurse consultant assists in the creation of a new set of nursing procedures in order to optimize the efficiency of the iConnect System. Nursing setup includes developing and codifying procedures for bar codes on patient wristbands, nurse badges, and medication packaging, along with other functions associated with the medication administration process.
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intelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-1Using the iConnect Handheld P/N TP0001-01 Rev. BChapter 2Using the iConnect HandheldThis section provides information on using the intelliDOTs iConnect Handheld including:•Features of the iConnect Handheld•Charging the iConnect Handheld•Scanning•Login/Logout•Assigning Patients to Yourself Using the iConnect Handheld•Medication Administration Using the iConnect Handheld•Dose-Due Reminders and Overdue Alerts•Medication Administration Warnings•Advance Prepared Items•Multi-Component Items Dispensed by Pharmacy•Correcting or Canceling During Medication Transactions•Communicating Directly with Pharmacy using the iConnect Handheld•Pharmacy Inventory Verification Using the iConnect Handheld
Features of the iConnect Handheld P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-2 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideFeatures of the iConnect HandheldThe following illustration displays the features of the iConnect Handheld and their functionality.• Documentation of Treatment (DOT) Scanner - Used to scan iDOTs for documentation and command functions• Bar Code Scanner - Used to scan standard bar codes on medications, wristbands, and badges• DOT buttons (2) - Used to the DOT canner tscan iDOTs for documentation and command execution, either button may be used• Bar Code Buttons (2) - Used to the ar ode canner scan bar codes, either bar code button may be used• OK Button - Used to acknowledge the iConnect HandheldButtons forBar Code“OK”ButtonScannerButtons forDOTScannerDOTScannerBar CodeScanner LED Status Light
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B Charging the iConnect HandheldintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-3Charging the iConnect HandheldThe iConnect Handheld is powered by rechargeable batteries and should be stored in the charger when not in use. Recharging time is approximately 4 hours when battery power is near zero. While in the charger, the iConnect Handheld will also perform wireless software maintenance. Software maintenance requires 30 seconds to several minutes to complete.Once fully charged, battery power will last for approximately 12 hours. When the charge falls below 18%, the low battery warning will appear. If this occurs, return the iConnect Handheld to the charging cradle, and obtain a fully charged replacement.1. Always verify that the iConnect Handheld is inserted correctly into the power cradle to ensure that the battery will recharge properly.2. The iConnect Handheld will display “Updating Software” when software maintenance is in progress. 3. Before removing an iConnect Handheld from the charger for use, verify that the device is adequately charged by observing the percentage (%) of charge displayed on the screen. Any charge above 87% is considered adequate to use.Caution: Do not remove the iConnect Handheld from the charging cradle during software maintenance.
Scanning P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-4 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideiConnect Handheld Display Convention Used in this User GuideTo best describe what the user will see in the three lines of information displayed on the iConnect Handheld, the following convention is used:ScanningThe iConnect Handheld scans two different types of symbols, traditional bar codes and iDOTs. Bar codes are commonly found on medications, wristbands, and name badges. Bar codes are best scanned by holding the bar code scanner 6-8 inches away and pressing one of the bar code buttons to allow the laser to read across the bar code.iDOTs are scanned by placing the clear cone or the DOT scanner directly on the page, over the iDOT, and pressing the DOT scan button.Scanning Bar Codes1. Hold the iConnect Handheld perpendicular to bar code lines and press the Bar Code Scan button on the right side of the iConnect Handheld. A red laser will be beamed from the bottom right front of the iConnect Handheld. 2. Point the beam at the bar code.3. If a “up-tone” chirp is heard, the scan is successful.4. If a “down-tone” chirp is heard, repeat steps 1 and 2.iConnect Handheld Display Action Display ContentsDisplay Line 1 Displays by toggling alternate lines of information. Current StatusDisplay Line 2 Scrolls when necessary based on message length. InformationDisplay Line 3 Alternates display of the messages shown in the brackets. Prompts for actionNote: For best results when scanning bar codes, hold the scanner at a 30oto 40o angle, approximately 6 to 8 inches away from the bar code. A simple firm button press is all that’s needed.It is not necessary to hold down the scan button during the scan.
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B Login/LogoutintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-5Scanning iDOTs1. Hold the iConnect Handheld DOT scanner clear cone directly in contact with the page over the desired. 2. Press the DOT Scan button on the left side of the iConnect Handheld. 3. Hold the button for 1-3 seconds until a chirp sound is heard. A red LED will be beamed from the bottom left front of iConnect Handheld. 4. If a “up tone” chirp is heard, the scan is successful.5. If a “down-tone” chirp is heard, repeat steps 1 and 2.Login/LogoutWhen planning to administer medications, the nurse should obtain a fully charged iConnect Handheld from the charger. Login as soon as the device is removed from the charger.Logging In1. Scan the bar code on your name badge to identify yourself to the system. The following will appear:2. Scan the iDOTs corresponding to your password using the iDOT DOT sheets. The screen will show asterisks for each password digit scanned:Note: The iDOT symbol should be completely inside the clear plastic cone. For best results, hold the scanner very still when scanning an iDOT.Enter Password<?>Scan NumbersiConnect Handheld screenEnter Password****Accept OK or Scan NumbersiConnect Handheld screen
Login/Logout P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-6 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User Guide3. Press OK. If login is successful, the following screens will display briefly while your user information is accessed:The following is the home screen showing the name of the user who is logged in. The screen will display whenever there is no transaction in progress. Once you are logged into an iConnect Handheld, you will remain logged in until you log out, the charge on the battery runs out, or the device times-out due to disconnection with the system server.4. If login is unsuccessful, repeat the process beginning at step 1.Logging OutThere are two ways to log out of the iConnect Handheld: (1) Place your iConnect Handheld into the charging stand to automatically log out. (2) To log yourself out (i.e., to give the iConnect Handheld to another nurse to log in and use) do the following: 1. Scan the Logout iDOT on your Medication Administration iDOT sheet when finished using the iConnect Handheld. The following screen will appear:Logon SuccessfulRetrieving user workflow dataPlease WaitJSiConnect Handheld screen5/03/04 16:39User: Elaine DawsonScan Patient or Command DOTEDiConnect Handheld screenNote: The Logout iDOT can be found on the Medication Administration iDOT sheet and the MAR reports.Log OutPush OK or Scan CancelEDiConnect Handheld screen
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B Login/LogoutintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-72. Press OK to logout. The following screen will briefly appear:The login screen will appear confirming that you are logged off:Logging OutEDiConnect Handheld screenUser Log-in<no badge scanned>Scan BadgeEDiConnect Handheld screen
Assigning Patients to Yourself Using the iConnect Handheld P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-8 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideAssigning Patients to Yourself Using the iConnect HandheldIn the iConnect system, each patient is assigned to a nurse at all times. This allows the system to send real-time dose reminders and other patient alerts to the caregiver. The primary process for assigning patients to nurses requires the use of a current Patient Assignment Worksheet Report and is described below.Patient Assignments may also be done at the iConnect System Manager PC. Refer to Assigning Patients on page 3-38.Assigning Patients Using the Patient Assignment Worksheet and iConnect Handheld1. Print a current Patient Assignment Worksheet Report. Refer to The Report will be printed on the applicable printer you selected. The Report prints from the Internet file or EXCEL. See the following illustration for an example. on page 4-58 for instructions on how to print.2. Log into the iConnect Handheld, scan the Begin Patient Assignment Session iDOT at the top of the worksheet. The following screen will appear:3. Scan the iDOTs that correspond to the specific room numbers for patients that you wish to assign to yourself. You can scan as many room number iDOTs as needed. After each scan, you will see the following screen:4. A green LED light should appear on the iConnect Handheld to indicate a successful scan and assignmentAssign Pts/LocsScan PT LocationEDiConnect Handheld screenSending DataPlease WaitEDiConnect Handheld screen
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B Medication Administration Using the iConnect HandheldintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-95. When finished scanning room number iDOTs, scan the End Patient Assignment Session iDOT on the Patient Assignment Worksheet to complete the patient assignment process. You will see the following screen:6. Press OK to exit the assignment process and return to the idle screen.Medication Administration Using the iConnect HandheldThis section provides detailed instructions on how to manage medication administrations using the iConnect System. The section contains the following:•Basic Medication Administration Process for Scheduled Medications•Basic Medication Administration Process for Multi-dose PRN Medications•Responding to Prompts for Data During Administration•Dose-Due Reminders•Using Delay Dose•Using Cover Patients to Transfer Patient Responsibility•Medication Administration Warnings•Case 1 - Prepared Item that is printed on the Prospective MAR•Case 2 - Prepared Item that is printed on the Prospective MAR and requiring a witness•Case 3 - Prepared Item with multiple medications that is printed on the Prospective MAR•Case 4 - Administering Medications for Cases 1-3•Case 5 - Prepared Item that is NOT yet printed on the Prospective MAR•Case 6 - Prepared Item with multiple medications that is NOT yet printed on the Prospective MAR•Case 7 - Administering Medications for Cases 4-5Assign Pts/LocsProcess DoneOKEDiConnect Handheld screen
Medication Administration Using the iConnect Handheld P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-10 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideBasic Medication Administration Process for Scheduled MedicationsThe following is an example medication administration of two scheduled medications, Furosemide 40 mg oral and phenytoin 100 mg oral, both due at 9 am.1. By referring to the MAR, determine which medications are due for the 9 am pass and obtain those medications. Refer to Generating Reports on page 4-1 for printing the MARs and other reports mentioned below.2. Bring the Medication Administration DOT sheet with you to the bedside. This provides the iDOTs for the override reasons, administration sites, commands, number pad, and other entries that may be required when passing medications.3. Once at the bedside, scan the patient’s wristband. 4. Visually confirm that you have the correct patient. (If you do not have the correct patient, scan your badge to exit this patient and start over.)5. If desired, you may scroll through each of the medications due by pressing the OK button. Note: It is assumed that you are logged in, and the Medication Administration DOT sheet and MARs are available. Either the Medication Administration DOT sheet or the MAR both have iDOTs that can be used to complete iDOT functions described.Note: From this point and through the rest of the medication administration process, remember that you can scan the Cancel iDOT to exit from any transaction. If you cancel, you may still continue with transactions for the same patient.2 Med DueJohn Smith, Rm: 333 1Review Meds OK Or Scan Med/badgeEDiConnect Handheld screenNote: As an alternative, you may bypass the review of medications due and scan the first medication that you know is due based on the information on the MAR. In this case, go directly to step 6.
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B Medication Administration Using the iConnect HandheldintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-116. When OK is pressed once, the following screen will appear, displaying the first (1 of 2) medications due. 7. Press OK again to display the second due medication.8. Scan the first medication (Furosemide in this example) to be administered. The following screen will appear:9. View the displayed medication information and, if it is the medication intended, press OK to confirm that you plan to give the medication to the patient now. The following screen will appear:1 of 2 Furosemide (Lasix) 40 MG oralReview Meds OK Or Scan Med/BadgeEDiConnect Handheld screen2 of 2 Phenytoin (Dilantin) 100 MG oralReview Meds OK Or Scan Med/BadgeEDiConnect Handheld screenDue: 15th 09:00Furosemide (Lasix) 40 MG oralOKEDiConnect Handheld screenAdmin Complete/Dose 40 MGFurosemide (Lasix) 40 MG oralConfirm OKEDiConnect Handheld screen
Medication Administration Using the iConnect Handheld P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-12 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User Guide10. You may now scan the next scheduled medication (Phenytoin in this example) to be administered. The process described above for the Furosemide dose you gave is repeated for Phenytoin.11. View the displayed medication information and, if it is the medication intended, press OK to confirm that you plan to give the medication to the patient now. The following screen will appear:12. When you are finished scanning medications you plan to give to this patient, scan your badge to record these transactions. Scan badge to complete Med Pass. The following screen will appear:13. The transactions are now sent wirelessly to the electronic Medication Administration Record and are recorded as medications given.14. Proceed with administering the medications you just scanned to the patient.Due: 15th 09:00Phenytoin (Dilantin) 100 MG oralOKEDiConnect Handheld screenAdmin Complete/Dose 100 MGPhenytoin (Dilantin) 100 MG oralConfirm OKEDiConnect Handheld screenWork recorded2 Meds GivenPush OKEDiConnect Handheld screen
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B Medication Administration Using the iConnect HandheldintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-13Basic Medication Administration Process for Multi-dose PRN MedicationsThe following is an example medication administration for Promethazine 25 mg/1ml injection, ordered as a PRN medication with a dose of 12.5 mg:1. By referring to the MAR, determine which ordered PRN medications you wish to give and obtain that medication. Refer to Generating Reports on page 4-1 for printing the MARs and other reports mentioned below.2. Bring the Medication Administration DOT sheet with you to the bedside. This provides the iDOTs for the override reasons, administration sites, commands, number pad, and other entries that may be required when passing medications.3. Once at the bedside, scan the patient's wristband. Assuming there are no scheduled medications due, the following screen will appear showing the patient's name and location:The iConnect Handheld displays the meds due for the patient.3. Scan the PRN medication to be administered. If this medication has been given previously, the last administration time will display on the top line. If no administrations of this medication have occurred, the line will be blank.Note: From this point and through the rest of the medication administration process, remember that you can scan the Cancel iDOT to exit from any transaction. If you cancel, you may still continue with transactions for the same patient.No Meds DueJohn Smith, Rm: 333 1Review Meds OK or Scan Med/BadgeEDiConnect Handheld screenLast: 25th 14:30Promethazine 25 mg/1ml vialOKEDiConnect Handheld screenNote: If no doses of this medication were given, the line for the last time given will be blank.
Medication Administration Using the iConnect Handheld P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-14 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User Guide4. View the displayed medication information and, if it is the medication intended, press OK to confirm that you plan to give the medication to the patient now. Since the medication amount and the dose ordered may not be the same, the iConnect will prompt you to enter the amount you plan to administer. Therefore, the following screen will appear.5. Enter the amount you plan to give using the number iDOTs on the Medication Administration DOT sheet. Use the decimal iDOT to enter a decimal point if required. The screen will change as you enter the amount:Multi-Dose Vial<?> MGEnter DoseEDiConnect Handheld screenNote: The typical unit of measure (mg, mcg, ml, etc.) for this medication will display automatically. The amount to be given must be entered in this unit of measure.The Enter Dose prompt will appear if the iConnect formulary item setting for the medication requires that the amount given be entered. This is typically required for injectable and oral liquid medications.Multi-Dose Vial12.5 MGAccept OK or Enter DoseEDiConnect Handheld screenNote: Use the iDOT labeled Back to backspace and remove a digit.
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B Medication Administration Using the iConnect HandheldintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-156. When the correct amount is entered, press OK to accept the entry. The following screen will appear to confirm your acceptance:7. You may now scan another medication for this patient if desired.8. When you are finished scanning medications, you can plan to give to this patient. Scan your badge to record these transactions. The following screen will appear:9. The transactions are now sent wirelessly to the electronic Medication Administration Record and are recorded as medications given. 10. Proceed with administering the medications you just scanned to the patient.Responding to Prompts for Data During AdministrationTo comply with hospital policies and procedures for a medication administration and documentation, the iConnect may be configured to prompt you to enter information during the administration process. Scan iDOTs from the Medication Administration DOT sheet to input the needed information. This information will become part of the patient's permanent Medication Administration Record.Example: Medication administration of Digoxin 0.25 mg oral tablet where checking and recording the patient’s apical pulse prior to administration is required.Admin Complete/Dose: 25 MGPhenergan 25 MG/1 ML(Promethazine HCL) 25Confirm OKEDiConnect Handheld screenWork Recorded1 Med GivenPush OKEDiConnect Handheld screen
Medication Administration Using the iConnect Handheld P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-16 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User Guide1. Once at the bedside, scan the patient wristband. The following screen will appear showing that a medication is due:2. Scan the Digoxin tablet bar code. The following screen will appear:3. View the displayed medication information and, if it is the medication intended, press OK to confirm that you plan to give the medication to the patient now. The following screen will appear prompting you to enter the apical pulse:4. If you haven’t already, take the patient’s pulse. Scan number iDOTs to enter the pulse rate.1 Med DueJohn Smith, Rm: 333 1Review Meds OK or Scan Med/BadgeEDiConnect Handheld screenDue: 15th 09:00Digoxin (Linoxin) 0.25 MG oralOKEDiConnect Handheld screenEnter Apical Pulse Rate<?> BPMScan # DOTsEDiConnect Handheld screenEnter Apical Pulse Rate55 BPMAccept OK or Scan # DOTsEDiConnect Handheld screenNote: Use the iDOT labeled Back to backspace and remove a digit.
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B Dose-Due Reminders and Overdue AlertsintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-175. Press OK to accept. The following screen will appear:6. When you are finished scanning medications you plan to give to this patient, scan your badge to record the transactions. Dose-Due Reminders and Overdue AlertsiConnect can be configured to alert the nurse to medications due or past due.Dose-Due RemindersDose Due Reminders are an optional feature of iConnect. If your system is configured to display reminders, when you log on to your iConnect Handheld, it will alert you when scheduled medications are due for your assigned patients. The window of time for reminders in advance after the scheduled dose time is configured by your system manager. The following is an example of a reminder screen:Reminders are accompanied by an audible tone and a visual alert (yellow light) and will appear for your assigned patients only. There are three ways to clear dose-due reminders:1. Snooze the alert for 10 minutes by pressing OK.2. Omit the due dose. 3. Delay the reminder for a specified period of time.Omit and Delay will be explained later in this chapter.Admin Complete/Dose: 0.25 mgLanozin 0.25 MG (Digoxin) 0.25 mgConfirm OKEDiConnect Handheld screenDue 09:00 / Patient NameDigoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg oralOKEDiConnect Handheld screen
Dose-Due Reminders and Overdue Alerts P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-18 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideOverdue Dose AlertsOverdue Dose Alerts are an optional feature of iConnect. If your system is configured to display overdue alerts, when you log on to your iConnect Handheld, it will alert you when scheduled medication doses are past due for your assigned patients and now considered by iConnect to be late.The window of time for initiating overdue medication alerts beyond the scheduled dose time is configured by your system manager. The following is an example of an overdue or late dose alert screen:Overdue alerts are accompanied by an audible tone and a visual alert (red light) and will appear for your assigned patients only. There are four ways to clear overdue medication alerts:1. Snooze the alert for 10 minutes by pressing OK.2. Omit the due dose. 3. Delay the alert for a specified period of time.Omit and Delay will be explained later in this section.Omitting a Due DoseWith iConnect, every dose of medication must be accounted for by the system and the nurse user. Based on clinical judgement, you may decide to permanently skip a medication dose that is due. iConnect refers to this as "omitting" the scheduled dose. An omitted dose will be charted on the electronic medication administration record as omitted, or not given, with full documentation of the date, time, caregiver who omitted the dose, and the reason for omitting.To omit a due or overdue dose, perform the following steps when the Dose Reminder or Overdue Dose Alert:28th 13:00 Late John SmithDigoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg oralOKEDiConnect Handheld screenNote: Remember, omitting a dose that is not administered is important to iConnect because the system will indefinitely continue to assume that the next dose of the due medication that is given is the first due or overdue dose. Without properly omitting a due or overdue dose that is purposely not administered, the accountability and documentation for future doses given may be inaccurate.
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B Dose-Due Reminders and Overdue AlertsintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-191. Scan the Omit iDOT found on the Medication Administration DOT Sheet. The following screen will appear:2. Scan a reason for omitting the dose using the reason iDOTs on the Medication Administration DOT Sheet. For example, if the "Patient Declined" reason iDOT is scanned, the following screen will appear:3. Once the correct reason is displayed, press OK to confirm. The following screen will appear to indicate that you have completed the steps required to permanently omit the due dose:4. Scan your badge to record the transaction.Omit DoseDigoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg oralScan ReasonEDiConnect Handheld screenOmit DosePatient DeclinedScan Reason or OKEDiConnect Handheld screenOmit Complete1 Dose OmittedScan BadgeEDiConnect Handheld screen
Dose-Due Reminders and Overdue Alerts P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-20 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideUsing SnoozeWhen you log in to the iConnect Handheld and a Dose Due Reminder or Overdue Dose Alert displays, you can choose to "snooze" the message to have it reappear approximately 10 minutes later. To do this, simply press OK when the message is displayed. The message will appear again in ten minutes or the next time you log in, whichever comes first. This process can be repeated if necessary. The iConnect electronic medication administration record does not capture the snoozing of a Dose Due Reminder or Overdue Dose Alert. Repeated snoozing may result in giving and documenting a scheduled dose late.If you decide not to give a scheduled dose, be sure to Omit the dose rather than snooze it. (See Omitting a Due Dose).Using Delay DoseWhen you log in to the iConnect Handheld and a Dose Due Reminder or Overdue Dose Alert displays, you can choose to "delay" the message to have it reappear when a period of time that you specify has elapsed. For example, to delay the above Overdue Dose Alert for 45 minutes, use the following steps:1. Scan the Delay Dose iDOT. The following screen will appear:2. Enter the number of minutes (45 in this example) by scanning number iDOTs on the Medication Administration DOT sheet. Use the Back iDOT to backspace and remove a wrong entry.3. When the desired number of minutes has been entered, press OK.The iConnect electronic medication administration record does not capture the use of Delay Dose to delay a Dose Due Reminder or Overdue Dose Alert. Use Delay Dose carefully, since delaying a dose may result in giving and documenting it late.Late 15th 09:00 / Furosimide 40 mg oralPatient Name / Room #OK to Snooze/OmitEDiConnect Handheld screenDelay Dose<?> MinutesEnter TimeEDiConnect Handheld screen
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B Dose-Due Reminders and Overdue AlertsintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-21Using Cover Patients to Transfer Patient ResponsibilityWhen you are beginning a shift, the responsibility for patient medication care must be transferred from the off-going nurse to you. During a shift, it may also be necessary for a nurse to accept responsibility for another nurse's patients while that nurse is temporarily away from the patient care area. The iConnect Handheld can easily transfer patient medication responsibility, including medication reminders and alerts, from one nurse to another using the Cover Patients feature. The following steps should be followed by the nurse (e.g., on-coming) who is accepting the responsibility for patient medication coverage:1. Scan the Cover Patients iDOT on the Medication Administration DOT sheet. The following screen will appear:2. Scan a patient iDOT on the Prospective MAR to accept coverage for that patient. The following screens will appear briefly as the iConnect transfers coverage responsibility:3. When "Process Done" appears, another patient iDOT can be scanned. This process can be repeated until iDOTs for all patients to be covered have been scanned.4. Rescan the Cover Patient iDOT again to end the process of reassigning of patient medication coverage.Cover PatientsScan Pt/LocEDiConnect Handheld screenSending DataPlease WaitEDiConnect Handheld screenCover PatientsScan Pt/LocEDiConnect Handheld screen
Medication Administration Warnings P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-22 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideMedication Administration WarningsThe iConnect System will alert the nurse to certain situations that may exist at the time of medication administration. In cases where it is necessary to bypass the alert, the system may ask the nurse to provide a reason or to enter other patient information. This is easily accomplished by scanning iDOTs. The following types of warnings are provided:Early or Late WarningsEarly or Late Warnings may display when a medication that the nurse is scanning prior to administration is early or late. This is determined by either the scheduled time or the PRN interval order for the medication order's and other timing parameters set in your iConnect system based on hospital policy.If the nurse decides to give a medication despite an early or late medication warning, the iConnect Handheld may be configured to prompt for entry of an override reason to document why the warning is being bypassed. This information will be recorded in association with the dose, which results in a more complete and accurate medication administration record for the patient.Clinical WarningsThe iConnect System may be configured according to hospital policy to display helpful information for the nurse when a medication is scanned. These "Clinical Warnings" may include messages such as "Do Not Crush", "Give with Food", or "Dilute Before Use". The nurse acknowledges the warning simply by pressing OK to continue the medication administration process. Clinical warnings are for the caregiver's benefit only and are not recorded in the medication administration record.Timeout WarningsIf a user is logged on to the iConnect Handheld and it senses no activity (such as a scan or a keypress) for 5 minutes, an audible and visual alert will sound/appear. The visual light for yellow is a reminder, red is an action and green is charging state for the iConnect Handhelds. If keypress is not recorded after 10 minutes, the iConnect Handheld will automatically log off the user and return to the home screen.The timeout warnings only appear in the middle of a medication pass.Note: It is important to log off when the iConnect Handheld is not in frequent use. If an automatic logoff occurs, transaction data may be lost. For example, if medications were administered without a final scan of the user's badge to save the data, if a subsequent automatic logoff access the transactions will not be recorded.
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B Medication Administration WarningsintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-23Unknown MedicationThe pharmacy system manager maintains the iConnect medication database, including information for the identification of all formulary medication bar codes. However, if a dispensed medication bar code is scanned and not recognized by the iConnect system, the unit will display "Requesting Information" followed by the message "Unknown Medication". If this should occur, contact the pharmacy as soon as possible to let them know the medication in question. Typically, the medication and its associated bar code will need to be added to the intelliDOT medication database.Dose Out of RangeBased on hospital policy, some medications in the iConnect System may be configured to require that the entry of a dose given amount be with a defined range. For example:If the nurse is prompted to enter the dose amount and if the entry is outside of the defined range, the message "Out of Range" will be displayed. If the amount was entered in error, the nurse can use the Backspace iDOT to remove the incorrect entry and reenter it. For medications requesting the nurse to enter a dose, the iConnect Handheld will display “out of range” if the dose entered is more or less than the accepted dosage range set by pharmacy. If this message is displayed, the nurse must reenter a dose in range, or scan a reason for giving the “out of range” dose.If the nurse decides to proceed with giving a dose amount that is outside of the range defined in the iConnect System, an Override Reason iDOT may be scanned when the out of range warming is displayed.Multi -Dose Vial<?>Enter DoseEDiConnect Handheld screenOut of Range<?>Accept OK or Enter DoseEDiConnect Handheld screen
Medication Administration Warnings P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-24 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User Guide“No Order Found” WarningThe No Order Found warning will appear when a patient is scanned followed by the scanning of a medication for which no current order exists in the iConnect system or pharmacy system. This can happen when:1. You are scanning a medication for administration before pharmacy has processed and entered a new medication order. In this case, you should double check the patient, medication, dose, route, and administration time (the 5-Rights). If you decide to proceed after receiving the No Order Found warning, you will be prompted to enter an Override Reason. Override Reasons are configurable by your system manager. iDOTs for Override Reasons can be found on the Medication Administration DOT sheet.Battery Low WarningThe normal battery life for the iConnect Handheld is approximately 12 hours. The battery low warning appears on your iConnect Handheld LCD when the battery charge falls to 18%. The battery icon located on the bottom left side of your iConnect Handheld LCD shows the amount of battery life remaining. Be sure to check this periodically throughout the day to assure that you have enough battery life to get through your shift. Refer to the following for an illustration of the battery icon on the iConnect Handheld:If the iConnect Handheld needs to be charged, place it in the charging cradle and get a new iConnect Handheld from the charging cradle. Be sure to log onto the new iConnect Handheld, Refer to Login/Logout on page 2-5.Warning: Always check the patient chart and Physician Order if iConnect Handheld prompts with “No Order Found”. It is possible that the medication may not be ordered for this patient. 7 Meds DueJohn Smith, Rm: 333 1Review Meds OK or Scan Med/BadgeEDiConnect Handheld screenFull BatteryIcon7 Meds DueJohn Smith, Rm: 333 1Review Meds OK or Scan Med/BadgeEDiConnect Handheld screen50% BatteryIcon
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B Advance Prepared ItemsintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-25Advance Prepared ItemsSome medications must be prepared (e.g., measured or mixed) by the nurse before being taken to the point of administration. Your iConnect system manager will designate these medications as "Prepared Items" in the iConnect medication formulary. The iConnect Handheld provides a special work pathway for these medications. There are five different cases where the special preparation work path applies, and there are two possible processes for administering these doses once prepared.•Case 1 - Prepared Item that is printed on the Prospective MAR•Case 2 - Prepared Item that is printed on the Prospective MAR and requiring a witness•Case 3 - Prepared Item with multiple medications that is printed on the Prospective MAR•Case 4 - Administering Medications for Cases 1-3•Case 5 - Prepared Item that is NOT yet printed on the Prospective MAR•Case 6 - Prepared Item with multiple medications that is NOT yet printed on the Prospective MAR•Case 7 - Administering Medications for Cases 4-5
Advance Prepared Items P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-26 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideCase 1 - Prepared Item that is printed on the Prospective MARThis case describes the handling of a prepared item that is printed on the Prospective MAR. An iDOT will appear on the MAR to the left of the item. To prepare this dose:1. Scan the iDOT next to the medication to be prepared on the Prospective MAR. The following screen will appear.2. Scan the bar code on the medication you are preparing. The following will screen appear.3. Verify that the correct medication is displayed, then press OK. The following screen will appear.4. Enter the dose amount you are preparing using the numbered iDOTs on the Medication Administration DOT sheet. The screen will display your entry.Med Preparation<0 of 1 Med Scanned>Scan MedEDiConnect Handheld screenMed PreparationNormal Saline 60 MLScan Med or OKEDiConnect Handheld screenMulti -Dose Vial<?> UnitsEnter DoseEDiConnect Handheld screenMulti -Dose Vial60 UnitsAccept OK or Enter DoseEDiConnect Handheld screen
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B Advance Prepared ItemsintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-275. If you entered an incorrect dose, scan the Back iDOT on the Medication Administration DOT sheet to back up one space. Scan the # iDOT to clear the previous entry and reenter the correct amount.6. Verify that you have entered the correct dose amount. If necessary, use the Backspace iDOT to remove your entry and reenter the dose amount.7. Press the OK button to accept the entry. The following screen will appear:8. Press OK to complete. The following screen will appear while the information is stored.When the following screen appears, the preparation process is complete.9. When you later scan the patient wristband, iConnect will display the prepared medication for administration.Prep Complete<1 Med Scanned>OKEDiConnect Handheld screenSending Data Please WaitEDiConnect Handheld screen7/09/04 16:36User: Joe SmithScan Patient or Command DotEDiConnect Handheld screen
Advance Prepared Items P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-28 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User GuideCase 2 - Prepared Item that is printed on the Prospective MAR and requiring a witnessCertain medications, such as Insulin, may require a witness to confirm proper dose preparation and measurement. To prepare a medication that requires a witness:1. Scan the iDOT next to the medication to be prepared on the Prospective MAR. The following screen will appear.2. Scan the bar code on the medication you are preparing. The following screen will appear.3. Verify that the correct medication is displayed, then press OK. The following screen will appear:The multi-dose vial screen will appear only if the amount of medication to be administered can be less than the total amount in the container dispensed by pharmacy. Insulin 100/Units per ML 10 ML is a multi-dose vial.4. Enter the dose using the numbered iDOTs on the Medication Administration DOT sheet corresponding to the dose. The following screen will appear:5. Verify that you have entered the correct dose amount. If necessary, use the Backspace iDOT to remove your entry and reenter the dose amount.Med Preparation<0 of 1 Med Scanned>Scan MedEDiConnect Handheld screenMed PreparationHuman Insulin R-U-100(Insulin Human Regular) 100 Units/ML 10 MLScan Med or OKEDiConnect Handheld screenMulti -Dose Vial10 UnitsAccept OK or Enter DoseEDiConnect Handheld screen
P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B Advance Prepared ItemsintelliDOT iConnect System User Guide Confidential 2-296. Press the OK button to accept the entry. The Need Witness screen will appear:7. Scan your witness’s badge. The witness name will appear.8. Press the OK button to accept the entry. The following screen will appear.Need Witness<No Badge Scanned>Scan BadgeEDiConnect Handheld screenNeed Witness<John Smith>Scan Badge or OKEDiConnect Handheld screenNote: You cannot serve as a witness to your own preparations.Prep Complete<1 Med Scanned>OKEDiConnect Handheld screen
Advance Prepared Items P/N TP0001-01 Rev. B2-30 Confidential intelliDOT iConnect System User Guide9. The following screen will appear while the information is stored.10. When the following screen appears, the preparation process is complete.11. Your preparation is complete. The medication may be taken to the patient for administration.Sending Data Please WaitEDiConnect Handheld screen7/09/04 16:36User: Elaine DawsonScan Patient or Command DotEDiConnect Handheld screenNote: The witness information is recorded in the shift column of the administered medication on the printed Prospective MAR as "Witnessed By: <user initials>". The witness user name and initials also display in the Nurse Signatures block at the bottom of the Prospective MAR. For the On-Line MAR, the text displays "Witnessed By: <User Name>" in the shift column of the administered medication.

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