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Karen Hess November 2, 2006. Pharmacy Inventory Control Systems (PICS). Basic Features Provider Expectations General Features Current Status Next Steps. PICS Basic Features. Automated Inventory and Reconciliation System Doses in Current Inventory Reconciliation Doses Received
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Karen Hess November 2, 2006
Pharmacy Inventory Control Systems (PICS) • Basic Features • Provider Expectations • General Features • Current Status • Next Steps
PICS Basic Features • Automated Inventory and Reconciliation System • Doses in Current Inventory • Reconciliation • Doses Received • Doses Administered • Places Vaccine Order
Inventory limits Based on historical usage Updated periodically Automatic Replenishment DTaP Minimum 40 Maximum 90
Reduced Paperwork • Biological Order Form • Monthly Biological Report • Transfer Form • Urgently Needed Order
Days/Hours of Operation Notification of Order Generation Tracking Orders Preservation of Cold Chain
Security • System Security • Data Security
Application Requirements • IBM compatible personal computer • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98/2000 • Memory: 32 MG • Processor: Pentium • Internet access: 56K • Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Version 5.5
Training and Assistance • Free Training • Hands on • Internet • PICS Manual • PICS Help Desk
PICS Progress • Pilot - Implementing PICS in phases • Training ongoing for regional and local staff • 44 Sites include Health Service Regions and Local Health Departments
PICS Computer Interfaces • PICS to TWICES • PICS to VACMAN • PICS to ImmTrac (2007)
PICS – Next Steps • Draft Forms – Paper reporting pilot in HSR 8 • Urgently Needed Order Form • Transfer Form • C-33 Extreme • Vaccine Management Business Improvement Project (VMBIP)