EMS Logik, a company based in Salt Lake City, UT, developed the NarcBox, which is a controlled substance safe specifically engineered for Fire/EMS. Opioid theft is a serious crime that can have devastating ramifications. Patients who really need the opioid painkillers don’t get the medication they need, suffering needlessly, while those who get hold of the opioids may develop an addiction or even die from an overdose. In addition, healthcare workers who commit opioid theft risk losing their licenses, jobs, and face criminal charges. The NarcBox is the leading out-of-pharmacy hardware and software storage and reporting solution for Fire/EMS that is easy to use and also surpasses the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requirements.
A spokesperson for EMS Logic says, “Opioid theft in healthcare has become a growing concern in recent years. To prevent opioid theft, healthcare facilities must take steps to secure opioids and ensure that they are only accessible to authorized personnel. This may include implementing electronic medication dispensing systems that track the dispensing of opioids and alert staff to discrepancies. Healthcare facilities should also regularly review their inventory of opioids and ensure that they are being used appropriately.”
The NarcBox offers a secure and simple way of narcotic control for medical facilities. More than 52,000 EMS professionals utilize the NarcBox and there are a number of reasons. These include: the integrated hardware and software; powerful reporting features; several access options using biometrics, RFID cards, or five-digit PINs.; real-time temperature monitoring and temperature history reports; compliance that surpasses DEA requirements; and affordability.
Their third-generation NarcBox is made from aircraft-grade aluminum and it supports RFID Vial Tracking™ and Pouch Tracking, and it is provided with RFID access cards and optional Biometric Fingerprint Sensor. It has been constructed for use in emergency vehicles and it is mountable in various directions. NarcBox is paired with the NarcTrak software with several features, including: mobile reporting; alerts and notification; medication inventory; and temperature monitoring.
Meanwhile, NarcTrak Pro offers industry-leading real-time, continuous visibility of the information required. Various kinds of alerts can be received but it is possible to customize the alerts on the information required and nothing more. Furthermore, NarcBox can provide various kinds of reports, such as: shift change and audit; continuous temperature monitoring; medication history; medication usage by user; medications by location; expired and expiring medications; medication monthly usage; medications removed; and more.
With regards to diversion prevention, NarcBox offers robust and flexible access security. There is the flexibility to permit a single person to access, log medication use, and conduct an inventory, or two people may be allowed to do such tasks with a two-person login and authentication. And it is possible to provide any user with any combination of access options, such as: a five-digit PIN, a fingerprint scan, or an RFID keycard/FOB.
In addition to such measures, it is vital for healthcare facilities to educate their staff regarding the dangers posed by opioid theft and the consequences in case they try to engage in this kind of behavior. The facility may also need to offer training on proper medication handling and storage, including educating staff on the signs of opioid addiction and the resources that may be available for people who are suffering from an addiction.
The spokesperson says, “Overall, opioid theft in healthcare is a serious problem that requires immediate attention. Healthcare facilities must take steps to secure opioids and educate their staff about the dangers of opioid theft. By doing so, they can help prevent the diversion of opioids, protect patients from harm, and contribute to the overall fight against the opioid epidemic.”
Founded in 2015, EMS Logik is a provider of software and hardware solutions for the emergency medical services industry. They produce the NarcBox, which is an out-of-pharmacy narcotic control system, Narc Trak a software solution that complies with DEA regulations, and Station Stok, an integrated, full-inventory management solution.
Those who want to know more about the EMS narcotics safe can visit the EMS Logik website or contact them on the phone or through email.
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For more information about EMS Logik, contact the company here:
EMS Logik
Brandon Hodges
888-627-2269
brandon@narcbox.com
4750 Wiley Post Way Ste. 150 Salt Lake City, UT 84116
