Table 2 Perceptions of nurses (n = 403) about the ADC system
Statement | Agree N (%) | Neutral N (%) | Disagree N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
The medication delivery system allows me to do my job more safely | 378 (94) | 20 (5) | 5 (1) |
There are rarely discrepancies when doing narcotic count | 304 (75) | 65 (17) | 34 (8) |
I have access to all of the medications I need | 292 (71) | 42 (10) | 69 (19) |
I am able to get all of my medications in one place | 275 (68) | 53 (13) | 75 (19) |
Medications are more readily available | 338 (84) | 46 (11) | 19 (5) |
I rarely have to wait in line to get my patient medications | 254 (63) | 80 (20) | 69 (17) |
Refrigerated medications are easily accessible | 305 (76) | 53 (13) | 45 (11) |
It is easy to obtain medications during an emergency | 259 (64) | 67 (17) | 77 (19) |
The physical layout of the system is user friendly | 367 (91) | 32 (8) | 4 (1) |
All drawers’ types assures safety access and removal of medications | 346 (86) | 39 (10) | 18 (4) |
I can use the system confidently after minimal training | 373 (93) | 20 (5) | 10 (2) |
The training materials provided were informative and adequate | 379 (94) | 22 (5) | 2 (1) |
Did you view the ADC video prior to Go-Live? | 271 (67) | 46 (11) | 86 (22) |
I was adequately trained by the ADC representative or a super-user nurse prior to Go-Live | 358 (89) | 30 (7) | 15 (4) |
The system would work better if more medications were in the ADC system | 352 (87) | 44 (11) | 7 (2) |
I am able to administer medications more efficiently (on time, right dose, etc.) with the ADC system | 349 (87) | 38 (9) | 16 (4) |
I am able to select the best available strength of ordered medications | 357 (89) | 27 (7) | 19 (4) |
I now spend less time waiting for medications that come from pharmacy than before ADC system installed | 363 (90) | 27 (7) | 13 (3) |
The amount of time between a written order is sent to pharmacy and when it is available from the ADC system is acceptable | 272 (67) | 83 (21) | 48 (12) |
The number of phone calls to the pharmacy requesting missing medications is acceptable | 228 (57) | 104 (26) | 71 (17) |
Pharmacy personnel have been responsive in answering questions and/or resolving issues | 344 (85) | 47 (12) | 12 (3) |