A nurse is unsure of the correct policy for wasting partially used narcotic IV bags and finds the current process inconsistent between paper documentation and the Pyxis system, risking compliance errors, diversion, and inefficiency.

Workarounds Described

• Documents wasted amount on paper with signatures instead of in the Pyxis system
• Lets the remaining medication physically drip into a waste bin to measure waste volume

Implied Software Gaps

• A digital waste-logging module within ADC systems that supports partial IV bag disposal with witness verification
• A mobile documentation tool that captures waste quantity, method, and witness signatures and syncs to the pharmacy system

MedWaste Flow

MedWaste Flow bridges the gap between automated dispensing cabinets like Pyxis and IV narcotic wasting workflows. It provides a mobile app that allows nurses to digitally document witnessed waste of partial IV bags with barcode scanning and real-time reconciliation. The app integrates with existing ADC systems to centralize records, eliminate paper logs, and ensure DEA compliance.

Existing Solutions Mentioned