Overview
Medi-Link is a multi-platform app to be used by nurses that work in hospitals for the use of medication cabinets (Pyxis or Omnicell). The Purpose of this app allows the nurses to use their work phones and or tablet connected to the cabinets more effectively by allowing them to order medication, perform tasks, check patient history, and more anywhere in the hospital.
The Problem
Nurses around the country work long shifts that consist of them taking care of multiple patients during a single shift. Nurses often use different forms of technology and depend on them to help them care for their patients. This technology consists of medication cabinets called the Pyxis and Omnicell which hold and dispenses medications for hospital patients. These machines are always having problems when nurses are trying to access them, especially in the event of an emergency with a patient.
Value Proposition
Create a multi-platform app for nurses to use in hospitals to help them stay focused on medication, patients, and tasks. Allowing them to access the Pyxis or Onmicell more effectively, also allowing them to access them more freely during patient emergencies or other daily occurrences.
Survey Responses
The survey was created to gain for me to get more information on how nurses deal with medication cabinets like the Pyxis or Omnicell. How do they deal with emergencies, technical problems, and other nurses using it at the same time?
Key Takeaways of Responses
Qualitative Survey Responses
Any comments about reoccurring problems with the medication cabinets (Pyxis or Omnicell)?
"The counts of medication are off, but the system is still stained there are medications in that specific cabinet."
"The Screen keeps freezing, specific drawers get stuck/not opening, and there are always tech errors."
Any suggestions on how to make the Pyxis or Omnicell better?
"Better way to fix the cabinets if they get stuck/stop working, rather than having to wait for someone to come fix it."
"Omnicell doesn’t have the option for “due meds” whereas Pyxis does, makes it easier at med pass times to see what's due rather than looking at the charts on your work phone."
Interviews
I conducted interviews with many people that include close people like my sister, my cousin, and friends at school in the nursing program. The interview process allowed me even more insight into how nurses interact with the medication cabinets and each other with different occasions.
