Every pharmacist knows the feeling when numerous faxes come in simultaneously, or a phone call results in waiting on hold. Pharmacists are a key part of the care team, but to optimize their skills and knowledge, they need modern, effective tools, designed to support their workflow.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we work and communicate, with more workplaces diving into digital solutions and abandoning the analog. The health system is no different. With tools like PrescribeIT®, Canada’s national e-prescribing service, pharmacists can leave behind outdated technologies and collaborate with health care providers more effectively.
Pharmacists can more easily connect with prescribers to ask questions, request clarifications about prescriptions, and collaborate on patient care.
PrescribeIT® integrates with both the electronic medical records used by physicians and nurse practitioners, and pharmacy management systems, enabling e-prescribing and secure communications directly within their workflows. Pharmacists can more easily connect with prescribers to ask questions, request clarifications about prescriptions, and collaborate on patient care.
e-Prescribing improves care efficiency
Empowering pharmacists also enables better health outcomes. By communicating with prescribers through PrescribeIT®, pharmacists can quickly alert other members of the care team of potential concerns.
Improved communication is particularly important for controlled medications like opioids. Prescribers and pharmacists can work together to dispense smaller quantities of medication more regularly, ensuring that patients get the care they need while reducing the risk of inappropriately- used or diverted medications.
With the right tools in hand, pharmacists can focus on connection, collaboration, and communication: the core components of better care.
Learn more about e-prescribing by visiting PrescribeIT.ca or submit your questions to health care professionals at Ask a Peer.
