Pyxis in COVID ICU

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Rebecca Ellis
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Pyxis in COVID ICU

I’m wondering what other sites are doing re:Pyxis (or other ADC) in their COVID areas (ER, ICU, Medical unit)? Are you allowing them to be stored within COVID areas, or are they kept outside. The scenario I’m especially wondering about is a COVID unit where the whole ICU unit has been designated a closed negative pressure unit. Does anyone have, or are you preparing for, that type of scenario?

Will Pharmacy be allowed in to stock it, empty return bin, etc? Has anyone granted nurses access to load/refill/empty return bin in order to conserve PPE and help maintain negative pressure in the area? Any advice, experiences, comments, for or against greatly appreciated.

Thank you!
Rebecca Campbell
Pharmacist
Prince Edward Island, Canada

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