Memorial Hospital Enhances Medication Safety with New Pyxis MedStations
- Memorial Hospital
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Memorial Hospital is proud to celebrate Patient Safety Week by announcing the successful installation of new Pyxis MedStations; advanced medication dispensing systems now serving the Medical-Surgical Unit, Emergency Room, Operating Room, and Infusion & Chemotherapy Departments. These upgraded systems replace older machines that will no longer be supported by the hospital’s electronic medical record system, ensuring that Memorial Hospital continues to provide safe, reliable, and efficient care for the community.
This project was a large, multi-department undertaking that required months of detailed planning and close cooperation across the hospital. Pharmacy Director Amy Kloos shared that pharmacy, nursing, and respiratory staff participated in multiple days of hands-on training in February, where they attended classes and practiced in a testing environment with the guidance of a Pyxis training representative. When go-live day arrived, teams worked together seamlessly. Nursing staff continued to care for patients while welcoming new equipment into their departments, and pharmacy staff worked tirelessly to transition medication inventory into the new MedStations. Throughout the process, everyone remained focused on patient safety, demonstrating flexibility, collaboration, and dedication to the hospital’s mission. “It was truly a team effort,” said Kloos. “We are so thankful for the strong working relationships across departments at Chester Memorial Hospital.”
The new Pyxis MedStations enhance patient safety through improved accuracy, security, and workflow efficiency. The system supports barcode scanning to ensure correct medication stocking and dispensing, while secure, single-item access and CUBIE® pocket technology help protect high‑risk medications and reduce the possibility of errors or diversion. Built‑in safety alerts notify staff of potential concerns, particularly with look‑alike or sound‑alike medications, and automated workflows reduce the time required for medications to reach patients while ensuring accuracy every step of the way. Integration with Memorial Hospital’s electronic medical record system helps guarantee that the right medication reaches the right patient at the right time, and additional safeguards help prevent issues such as “wrong drug in drawer” errors. These combined features significantly strengthen Memorial Hospital’s ability to maintain safe medication practices and protect patients from avoidable harm.
Memorial Hospital remains committed to investing in tools, training, and technology that promote safe, high‑quality care. The installation of the new Pyxis MedStations reflects the hospital’s ongoing dedication to patient safety and reinforces its mission of providing exceptional healthcare to the community. “We appreciate the opportunity to upgrade our systems and continue offering care that our patients can trust,” said Kloos.
