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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)