Automated Dispensing Cabinet Override

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Deepika Nayyar
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Automated Dispensing Cabinet Override

Dear all,

For your automated dispensing cabinets (omnicell, pyxis, etc.), when a medication is overridden, do you ask a RN to enter a specific reason other than stat or emergency?

Thank you,
Deepika