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Components of a MedSMART

The automated dispensing cabinet MedSMART is configurable according to your workflow requirements. Each module offers a specific feature that supports and facilitates your work steps. The software can be comprehensively adapted, and the user surface has an intuitive design, so your requirements are perfectly met.

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Different sizes. Increased flexibility.

MedSMART consists of one main tower and can be combined with one or several auxiliary towers.

The different cabinet and drawer modules make automated medication dispensing safe and efficient. Liquid and bulky medication can be stored in secured access open-shelf cabinets (MedDoor), while drawers with flexible organizing systems allow quick medication picking (SMARTMatrix). The automated dispensing cabinet can be equipped with drawers meeting safety standards for high-alert drugs (Sliding Drawer).

Auxiliary tower
Auxiliary towers can be added to expand storage and dispensing requirements as needed in the future. The more commonly configured tower is either with four MedDoors or with three MedDoors plus one drawer module. The estimated weight of an auxiliary tower is around 180 kg.

Its dimensions are:

Width: 66.4 cm

Depth: 74.5 cm

Height: 200.6 cm (height with wheels is 203.5 cm)
Compact version
MedSMART Compact can be configured for both main and auxiliary tower.

Width: 66.4 cm

Depth: 74.5 cm

Height: 153.9 cm (Height including wheels: 155.9 cm)

Average weight: 186 kg
Double Deep drawer
The high drawers are suitable for the storage of bigger medication boxes, bottled medication or big quantities.

Inner dimensions:

Width: 52.0 cm

Depth: 58.5 cm

Height: 13.0 cm (external dimension is 15.0 cm)
Drawer module

This is a module for drawers and each module can accommodate three Double Deep drawers. Note that one Double Deep drawer can be substituted by two Single Deep drawers in configuration, and there are four ways you can configure a drawer module.
Main module

The main module is the access point to the MedSMART ADC. It comes with a 17” touchscreen user interface where caregivers log in to gain access to the stored drugs. The user interface of the MedSMART is intuitive and its easy-to-follow instructions and selections empower fast onboarding and training of new nurses.

It also houses the keyboard, nurse tray (to aid in drug preparation), label and prescription slip printers, barcode scanner, biometric scanner, and an internal return bin.
Main tower
The MedSMART main tower is equipped with a control module, allowing users to perform transactions. The MedDoor shelf module is installed above. The remaining part of the main tower is configured with drawer or shelf modules. It comes in two different sizes.

Its dimensions are:

Width: 66.4 cm

Depth: 74.5 cm

Height: 200.6 cm (height with wheels is 203.5 cm)

Average weight: 280 kg
MedDoor module
Based on experience, each MedDoor can store up to 50 L of liquid medication and solutions. The module can be equipped with one to three shelves. Add-ons such as containers and dividers help organize stored articles.

Inner dimensions:

Width: 52.0 cm

Depth: 58.5 cm

Height: 46.2 cm
Mini version
The smallest version of MedSMART is exclusively available for the auxiliary tower. MedSMART Mini can easily be placed under worktables.

Width: 66.4 cm

Depth: 74.5 cm

Height: 107.1 cm (Height including wheels: 109.1 cm)

Average weight: 140 kg
Single Deep drawer
The Single Deep drawer is half the height of a Double Deep drawer and provides high-density storage for small quantities of a wide variety of drugs in one drawer. Its internal dimensions are:

Width: 52.0 cm

Depth: 58.5 cm

Height: 5.5 cm (external dimension is 7.5cm)

Intuitive software. Easy to use.

The MedSMART software package consists of two main components that are easy to understand and don’t require lengthy training.

User interface: The user-friendly interface of the automated dispensing cabinet ensures that staff, doctors, pharmacists and technicians can effortlessly perform transactions on the cabinet and that those transactions are documented accordingly. Clear instructions about prescriptions and administration times as well as comprehensive information about medication improve patient safety.

Web application: The central web application SMARTCenter can be called up via a browser in the network. Administrators can access system control to define and manage roles and rights for users as well as to configure cabinets and medications, create reports and more. Alerts are issued in case of temperature or humidity deviations, empty stocks and pending expiry dates. They significantly contribute to improved efficiency and inventory management.

Drawer types

Matrix Drawer

Suitable for low-risk, high-frequency medication
Fast access
The screen indicates the drawer containing the required medication.

SMARTMatrix Drawer

Suitable for low-risk, high-frequency medication
Fast access
LightedPath: LEDs illuminate the drawer containing the required medication, to minimize loading and dispensing mistakes.

Sliding Drawer

Narcotics, controlled substances and critical medication can be safely stored and picked
Users can only access the drawer containing the required medication
Medication can be managed in two different modes. Multi: one drawer with several units of the same medication. Uniq: one drawer with a single unit of a medication
Optional: A second authorized person is defined to control picking of medication from the drawer

Optional add-ons

Proximity card reader

Can be integrated into the control module and configured in a way that users gain access to MedSMART by scanning their facility-issued staff card.

LightedPath

Offers further orientation for the specific position of a medication in the MedDoor shelf to the users.

CoolSMART

A physical lock for medical refrigerators to manage refrigerated medication in the system, in areas close to the patient. The CoolSMART lock features a temperature and humidity sensor, guaranteeing constant monitoring and sending alert messages to the pharmacy in case of deviations from the pre-defined temperature.

External lock

A physical lock for already existing manual dispensing cabinets that can be integrated into the system.

External return bin

The bigger version of the internal return bin is suitable for bulky medication that is to be returned to the central pharmacy. Just like for the internal return bin, which is installed in the supply drawer, only authorized users can access returned medication and the return bin.