SLS-Wave
Point of Administration Scanner
Fast “hands-free” electronic documentation on the way to the port
Overview
In the fast-paced environment of the OR, providers need the ability to easily document what syringes are administered to the patient during a procedure. Searching for medications in the Anesthesia Information Management System (AIMS)/Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a time-consuming and error-prone process. There’s a faster, better way. When used in conjunction with SLS Point of Care Station (PCS), the SLS-WAVE integrates with Medical System, an AIMS in the operating room. This comprehensive interoperability increases safety and provides accurate, electronic documentation at the time of administration to help close the loop.
Benefits to Anesthesia
An accessory to SLS PCS, SLS-WAVE is a robust, highly accurate scanner. A quick “wave” of an SLS prepared syringe or most prefilled syringes passes the Drug Code data electronically to the AIMS/ EHR workspace. Simultaneously, the AIMS/EHR visually displays the drug name and concentration, allergies to the medication and, just prior to administration to the patient, can electronically document the time the syringe was scanned. The dose screen is automatically presented to the clinician. This process immediately helps to improve workflow, documentation and safety.
- Workflow friendly – fast and reliable “hands-free” scans within arms’ reach
- Increases efficiency – automatic electronic documentation of the medication at administration, reducing manual input
- Improves safety – drug verification and allergy alerts prior to administration
- Delivers documentation accuracy – automatically records the correct Drug Code without “clicks”, improving charge capture
Conveniently located within the workflow
A mounting bracket is included to mount SLS-WAVE to the bracket that supports the AIMS/EHR monitor or to an IV pole, keeping the scanner close to where the syringe is administered. Connectivity from SLS-WAVE to the AIMS/EHR is a simple USB. As an option, Codonics provides a set of three (3) USB extension cables with 0.91m, 1.82m and 2.75m lengths (Part Number SLS-WAVE-USB-EXT).
Benefits to Pharmacy
SLS-WAVE helps greatly increase the accuracy of Drug Code data in the operating room to improve charge capture and decrease inventory discrepancies. For the first time, SLS-WAVE extends BCMA to the OR, introducing a paradigm shift in this fast-paced environment. When a barcode is scanned on SLS-WAVE, the drug and concentration are immediately documented and visually displayed, providing an immediate safety check to avoid syringe swaps. The exact Drug Code of every scanned drug is seamlessly recorded, enabling pharmacy to confidently rely on the anesthesia report and introduces a new level of billing accuracy.
- Maximizes revenue – automatically records barcodes for improved charge capture, billing accuracy and thorough documentation at administration
- Improved patient outcomes – with safety checks at administration
- Saves time – reduces manual tasks
- OR becomes consistent with BCMA initiatives throughout the hospital – documents use and accountability
Delivering the true value of interoperability
- Real return on investment
- Real charge capture
- Real consistency
- Real workflow improvements
- Real safety & compliance
