There are many reasons that medications can be difficult to swallow. This can affect people of all ages and even our pets. When this occurs and there are no liquid or other alternative medication forms, tablets may need to be crushed into a powder and sprinkled into food such as applesauce or pudding or mixed into a liquid so they can be taken. So, for all those out there that have had to crush medications you know this may not necessarily be the easiest task. One might grab a rolling pin or … [Read more...] about Crushing Medications At Home
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Medication Disposal
Making sure expired and unused drugs are properly disposed of is one of today's biggest liabilities and challenges. In support of the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 (Disposal Act), Rx Destroyer Instant Drug Disposal provides a means for proper disposal of unwanted and unused pharmaceutical controlled substances. Our medication disposal option is an important piece of the disposal process and renders drugs non-retrievable, permanently altering the drug's physical and chemical … [Read more...] about Medication Disposal
Lean Healthcare
The TwinBin is a two-bin storage solution for lean healthcare supply chain to control inventory. The TwinBin system utilizes visual cues as a lean method to raise the alert when inventory is running low so you can order replenishment and avoid delays and time search time. For more information on the TwinBin for lean healthcare, click here. … [Read more...] about Lean Healthcare
Introducing and Explaining the TwinBin System
Those working in healthcare are aware of the daily stressors of the industry. From taking care of patients to dealing with last-minute problems, the fast-paced environment of hospitals and pharmacies can easily become a challenge to healthcare professionals. This could potentially lead to medication errors and affect the overall patient experience. One of the main issues pharmacy and hospital personnel run into is a stock-out, which can be not only frustrating but hazardous. For this reason, … [Read more...] about Introducing and Explaining the TwinBin System
One on One With Maxpert Co-Founder, Spencer Fullerton
The heart of a company lies not in a building or a warehouse full of products, but within its employees. This month we want to introduce who we feel is the heart of Maxpert Medical, Spencer Fullerton. Spencer, along with Connie Lewis and Song Yang, formed the company over a year ago fueled with passion for the products and a drive to share them with the world. Here’s a look at our recent interview with Spencer. What do you want people to know about your products? They are simple and offer … [Read more...] about One on One With Maxpert Co-Founder, Spencer Fullerton
AHRMM Conference and Tradeshow
It’s time to hit the road! This week the Maxpert Medical team is attending The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) conference in Washington, D.C. from July 24-25th. The AHRMM conference is the leading education event for providers, vendors, and others working in the healthcare supply chain. The conference includes networking, learning about new products and technology, as well as sharing ideas for advancing healthcare. Visit our booth, #222, to check out an … [Read more...] about AHRMM Conference and Tradeshow
Maxpert Medical Launches New Website
Do we look different to you? We hope so because we are excited to share our new Maxpert Medical website. The site was designed to tell our story, introduce and showcase our medical products as well as simplify the ordering process for our customers. We included more images of our products so visitors could fully understand the simplicity of our product lines while understanding the expert affects they will have on workflow and supply management. Our team at Maxpert Medical has a combined 70 … [Read more...] about Maxpert Medical Launches New Website
Stock Indicators for Quick Visual of Supply Inventory Levels
We’ve all experienced it. I’m talking about a stock out. A trip to the shelving unit or cabinet to find that the bin holding that much-needed supply or medication is empty or there is not enough there to satisfy the need. This can be very frustrating when in a fast-paced environment and can often lead to a blame game in addition to operational inefficiency. Inventory management systems today are complex and can provide a great deal of support and information, however low stock or out of stock … [Read more...] about Stock Indicators for Quick Visual of Supply Inventory Levels
Security and Documentation for Medications and Supplies
Do you have a handle on securing your medications and knowing if your kits have been opened or if someone has been tampering? Do you have a method of easily identifying which kits need inventory replenishment? Do you have good sign-in and sign-out logs? Security seals, also known as tamper tags or locks, are great tools that simplify answering these questions. Seals allow items to be secure and for you to easily document items with sequential numbers to enhance security. Attaching one of … [Read more...] about Security and Documentation for Medications and Supplies