Anesthesia Workstation G4 

The Operating Room has unique medication and supply needs, which are often overlooked when hospitals implement automated dispensing systems. Yet their manual processes for charge capture and inventory management can be inefficient and ineffective. Add to this challenge the increasing regulatory pressure to ensure patient safety and medication security throughout the hospital.
 
The Omnicell® Anesthesia Workstation G4 is an ideal solution to these challenges. It is an automated dispensing cabinet designed specifically for anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists. It keeps anesthesia supplies and medications securely stored, yet easy to access during surgery.

Quick bar code scanning of each item used prevents medication errors, streamlines the restocking process, and ensures all charges are captured for each case. In addition, the system ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for securing and documenting medication use.
 
Time Saver
Our high-capacity Anesthesia Workstation G4 can easily support a day’s worth of cases and cut down on trips and phone calls between the OR and pharmacy. As a result, turnaround time between surgical cases may decrease.
 
Versatile Configurations
A wide range of accessories, options, and drawer styles makes this a versatile solution for your OR. A smaller tabletop version of the workstation is also available.

Customer Highlights

 “Before we had the Anesthesia Workstation, it took hours for the Joint Commission to review our manual processes to ensure they were safe and secure. Our operating room was audited again in June 2009, and the analysis lasted five minutes. Once the inspectors discovered we were using the Omnicell Anesthesia Workstation to automate the management of our narcotics – that was all they needed to see to be assured that our drugs were properly handled.”
     – Mark Antoszyk, Director of Anesthesia, Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast

"With Omnicell’s Anesthesia Workstation, you have every medication at the point of care. The speed and ease of use of scanning make it truly user-friendly. Just place the item under a scanner and you’re done. It’s really a scan and go solution."

     – Randy J. Marcel, M.D.
Chief of Anesthesiology
Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano, Texas

Anesthesia Workstation G4 Features New Compact Design
As part of Omnicell’s fourth-generation automated dispensing platform, the Anesthesia Workstation G4 has a more compact design and an upgraded console. New features include:

• Larger, high-resolution display with user-focused interface that is easy to see and use.
• Articulating arm that allows display to be easily moved for convenience, accommodating a standing or seated user.
• New Touch & Go™ G4 biometric ID system for quick yet secure access.
• Latest technology from Microsoft and Intel for superior performance.

Supports medication security:

• Omnicell’s Touch & Go G4 biometric fingerprint scanner and ID card readers offer fast and secure access to the Anesthesia Workstation.
• Single-dose dispensing options limit users' access to only required quantities of medications.
• Medications may be dispensed and stored in a secure work drawer throughout the day.

Electronic documentation:

• Software supports electronic waste documentation for medication items within designated control levels.
• Reports at both the cabinet and OmniCenter® server track transactions to reinforce appropriate usage and complete documentation of controlled substances.

Improves charge capture and billing accuracy:

• The touch screen enables quick access to supplies and medications while capturing charges.
• Issued Items List provides a consecutive list of all medications used during the case to ensure complete and accurate billing.

"Since implementing Anesthesia Workstations, we’ve been able to bring charge capture rates up to 90 percent or greater for OR medications and supplies."

     - Randy Gerwitz, RPh
Department of Pharmaceutical Services
Erie County Medical Center

Improves cost/inventory management:

• The software tracks all items stocked and removed, easing the restock process for both pharmacy and anesthesia technicians.
• Usage data allows for informed decision-making and improved cost management.

Promotes patient safety:

• 2-D bar code scanning and the touch screen display provide double verification that the intended item was removed.
• Allergy alerts help prevent medication errors.
• Drug and clinical reference information available through a Web connection aids in decision making.

Two form factors are available to fit your needs, both with a 15" color touch screen:

• Anesthesia Workstation G4, a mobile 13-drawer unit designed for the OR.
• Anesthesia TT Tabletop G4, a fixed-position, 3-drawer unit ideal for procedure areas.

Easily supports a day’s worth of cases:

• Anesthesia Workstation G4 is one of the highest capacity OR medication cabinets on the market.

Configuration flexibility allows you to tailor the system to the way you work:

• Software may be configured to adhere to both anesthesia provider preferences and hospital policies and procedures.
• Drawers offer varying degrees of security, from single-dose dispensing to open matrix supply.
• A variety of accessories offer maximum convenience, including:
  • External bin for securing medications for pharmacy collection
  • Overhead tilt bin supply racks
  • Fold-down shelf for additional workspace
  • Waste bin and sharps container
  • On-board printer
  • IV pole
  • Gooseneck lamp for visibility when lights are dimmed
• OmniCenter® server available in physical server and virtual server platforms (VMware Ready).

• Provides medication security, limiting access to designated individuals.
• Improves workflow efficiency:
• Cuts down on trips and phone calls between the OR and pharmacy.
• May reduce turnaround time between surgical cases.
• Dramatically improves charge capture.