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Components of a MedSMART ADC

The MedSMART Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) can be as simple or as customized as you would like it to be to suit your hospital’s workflow requirements. Each component provides a specific function that contributes to the usability of the ADC, supplementing your hospital’s workflow and supporting you operationally so you can better care for your patients.

Structure of a MedSMART Unit

MedSMART ADC is one complete unit with a main tower and an auxiliary tower. Additional auxiliary towers can be added to expand storage and dispensing requirements as needed in the future.

The automated dispensing cabinet comes with MedDoors which are open-shelf cabinets to store liquid and bulky drugs such as saline solutions. MedDoors provide secure storage and accurate dispensing to meet your needs.

Main and auxiliary ADC towers
  • Auxiliary tower

    Dimensions of the auxiliary tower

    Auxiliary towers can be added to expand storage and dispensing requirements as needed in the future. The more commonly configured tower is either with four MedDoors or with three MedDoors plus one drawer module. The estimated weight of an auxiliary tower is around 180 kg.

    Its dimensions are:

    • Width: 66.4 cm

    • Depth: 74.5 cm

    • Height: 200.6 cm (height with wheels is 203.5 cm)

  • Double Deep drawer

    Measurements of Double Deep Drawer

    The Double Deep drawer is twice the height of a Single Deep drawer and is useful to store taller drug boxes, bottled drugs, and larger quantities of drugs.

    Its internal dimensions are: 

    • Width: 52.0 cm

    • Depth: 58.5 cm

    • Height: 13.0 cm (external dimension is 15.0 cm) 

     

  • Drawer module

    Combination of different drawer types

    This is a module for drawers and each module can accommodate three Double Deep drawers. Note that one Double Deep drawer can be substituted by two Single Deep drawers in configuration, and there are four ways you can configure a drawer module.

  • Main module

    Proximity Card Reader

    The main module is the access point to the MedSMART ADC. It comes with a 17” touchscreen user interface where caregivers log in to gain access to the stored drugs. The user interface of the MedSMART is intuitive and its easy-to-follow instructions and selections empower fast onboarding and training of new nurses.

    It also houses the keyboard, nurse tray (to aid in drug preparation), label and prescription slip printers, barcode scanner, biometric scanner, and an internal return bin.

  • Main tower

    Dimensions of the Main Tower

    The main tower is the controlling unit of the MedSMART ADC. Commonly, the main tower is usually configured with one MedDoor above the touchscreen user interface and two drawer modules. The estimated weight of a main tower is around 230 kg.

    Its dimensions are:

    • Width: 66.4 cm

    • Depth: 74.5 cm

    • Height: 200.6 cm (height with wheels is 203.5 cm)

  • MedDoor module

    MedDoor

    With a 5-day replenishment cycle, it is estimated that each MedDoor can store up to 50 liters of liquid drugs and solutions. It is configurable with one to three shelves within one module. Accessories such as bins and bin separators aid in the organizing of stored items. 

    Its internal dimensions are: 

    • Width: 52.0 cm

    • Depth: 58.5 cm

    • Height: 46.2 cm 

  • Single Deep drawer

    Dimensions of the Single Deep Drawer

    The Single Deep drawer is half the height of a Double Deep drawer and provides high-density storage for small quantities of a wide variety of drugs in one drawer. Its internal dimensions are: 

    • Width: 52.0 cm

    • Depth: 58.5 cm

    • Height: 5.5 cm (external dimension is 7.5cm) 

Improve Efficiency. Increase Patient Safety. High Usability.

  • Intuitive system for easy onboarding and individual language settings to better serve your patients.

  • Automating replenishment orders, drug returns, expiry date controls, controlled drug counts increase face-to-face patient care.

  • Pre-defined clinical alerts to ensure patient safety such as witness warning for high-risk or expensive drugs, count warnings as intermittent checks to prevent inventory discrepancies, and dispensing warnings when drug to be dispensed is too early/too late/too close to exact dose time.

  • Visual guides on-screen and on-machine (doors, drawers, and within SMARTMatrix drawers) to guide you to pick the right prescribed drug for your patient.