公开(公告)号：US08700420B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US11801235

申请日：2007-05-09

Applicant: R. Michael McGrady ,  R. Barrie Slaymaker, Jr.

Inventor： R. Michael McGrady ,  R. Barrie Slaymaker, Jr.

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q50/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/22 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3462 ,  G06Q50/24

Abstract: A method of tracking dispensed medical items for use by patients associated with a health care institution. The method includes storing in a data store in connection with a computer, data representative of patients and medical items prescribed for the patients. A record is included in the data store of prescribed medical items for patients that have been dispensed. The dispensed medical items are tracked to the point of giving the item to the patients using portable terminals that are carried to the bedside of the patients. The activity of giving the appropriate medical item to each respective patient is recorded in the portable terminal as the medical items are given to the patients. The data stored in the portable terminal is communicated to the data store to provide a record that the medical items dispensed for a patient were actually administered.

Abstract translation: 跟踪与医疗机构相关的患者使用的分配的医疗物品的方法。 该方法包括与计算机相关联地存储在数据存储器中，代表患者的数据和为患者规定的医疗项目。 为已分配的患者的医疗物品的数据库中记录了记录。 所分配的医疗物品被跟踪到使用携带到患者床边的便携式终端向病人提供物品的点。 将医疗用品给予患者时，向便携式终端记录给予各患者的适当医疗用品的活动。 将存储在便携式终端中的数据传送到数据存储，以提供实际给予患者分配的医疗物品的记录。

公开(公告)号：US07467093B1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-16

申请号：US09428036

申请日：1999-10-27

Applicant: Kevin H. Newton ,  R. Michael McGrady ,  R. Barrie Slaymaker, Jr.

Inventor： Kevin H. Newton ,  R. Michael McGrady ,  R. Barrie Slaymaker, Jr.

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/0092 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/328 ,  G06F19/3462 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G06Q50/24 ,  G07F5/18 ,  G07F7/00 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F11/64 ,  G16H40/20

Abstract: A method of tracking and dispensing the dispense of medical items for use by patients associated with a health care institution includes storing in a data store in connection with a computer data representative of patients and medical items prescribed for the patients. Authorized users such as a nurse, are enabled to dispense prescribed items for patients through medical item dispensers. A record is included in the data store that the medical items have been dispensed. In an exemplary system (650) medical items that have been dispensed are tracked to the point of giving the item to the patients using portable terminals (662) that are carried to the bedside of the patients. The activity of giving the appropriate medical item to each respective patient is recorded in the portable terminal as medical items are given to a plurality of patients. The data stored in the portable terminal concerning the giving of medical items to patients is communicated through the system and stored in the data store to provide a record that the medical items which were dispensed for a patient were actually administered. In an alternative form of the system (700) patients are enabled to dispense medications on an outpatient basis through a self service medical item dispenser (718). In a method of operating such a system a benefit plan associated with the patient is determined from rules stored in connection with data representative of the benefit plan. Payment for dispensed medications is provided by the benefits provider associated with the patient's benefits plan and a co-payment is made by the patient from a credit or debit card account.

Abstract translation: 跟踪和分配与医疗保健机构相关联的患者使用的医疗物品的分配的方法包括与代表患者的计算机数据和为患者规定的医疗物品相关联地存储在数据存储器中。 授权用户，如护士，可以通过医疗用品分配器为患者分配规定的物品。 在数据存储中包括医疗用品已被分配的记录。 在示例性系统（650）中，已经分配的医疗物品被跟踪到使用携带到患者床边的便携式终端（662）向患者给予物品的点。 向各个患者给予适当的医疗用品的活动被记录在便携式终端中，因为医疗物品被给予多个患者。 存储在便携式终端中的关于向患者提供医疗项目的数据通过系统传送并存储在数据存储器中，以提供实际给予患者分配的医疗物品的记录。 在系统的替代形式（700）中，患者能够通过自助医疗物品分配器在门诊基础上分配药物（718）。 在操作这样的系统的方法中，根据与表示受益计划的数据相关联地存储的规则来确定与患者相关联的益处计划。 分配药物的付款由与患者福利计划相关联的福利提供者提供，并且患者从信用卡或借记卡账户共同付款。

公开(公告)号：US07349858B1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-25

申请号：US09428035

申请日：1999-10-27

Applicant: R. Michael McGrady ,  R. Barrie Slaymaker, Jr.

Inventor： R. Michael McGrady ,  R. Barrie Slaymaker, Jr.

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/22 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3462 ,  G06Q50/24

Abstract: A method of tracking and dispensing the dispense of medical items for use by patients associated with a health care institution, includes storing in a data store in connection with a computer, data representative of patients and medical items prescribed for the patients. Authorized users such as nurses, are enabled to dispense prescribed items for patients through medical item dispensers. A record is included in the data store that the medical items have been dispensed. In an exemplary system (650) medical items that have been dispensed are tracked to the point of giving the item to the patients using portable terminals (662) that are carried to the bedside of the patients. The activity of giving the appropriate medical item to each respective patient is recorded in the portable terminal as medical items are given to a plurality of patients. The data stored in the portable terminal concerning the giving of medical items to patients is communicated through the system and stored in the data store to provide a record that the medical items which were dispensed for a patient, were actually administered.

Abstract translation: 一种跟踪和分配用于与医疗机构相关联的患者使用的医疗物品的方法，包括与计算机相关联地存储在数据存储器中，代表患者的数据和为患者规定的医疗物品。 护士等授权用户可以通过医疗用品分配器为患者分配规定的物品。 在数据存储中包括医疗用品已被分配的记录。 在示例性系统（650）中，已经分配的医疗物品被跟踪到使用携带到患者床边的便携式终端（662）向患者给予物品的点。 向各个患者给予适当的医疗用品的活动被记录在便携式终端中，因为医疗物品被给予多个患者。 存储在便携式终端中的关于向患者提供医疗项目的数据通过系统传送并存储在数据存储器中，以提供实际给予患者分配的医疗物品的记录。

公开(公告)号：US5912818A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-15

申请号：US927593

申请日：1997-09-11

Applicant: R. Michael McGrady ,  R. Barrie Slaymaker, Jr. ,  Greg Kroah-Hartman ,  Eser Sukan

Inventor： R. Michael McGrady ,  R. Barrie Slaymaker, Jr. ,  Greg Kroah-Hartman ,  Eser Sukan

IPC: G06M7/04 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/0092 ,  G06M7/04 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: The system for monitoring and dispensing medical items which are dispensed for administration to patients includes a data terminal (76, 338) which is connected through a network (82, 328) to at least one remote computer (84, 324) having a processor and a data store. The system also includes a reading device (348) which is connected to the network. A user of the data terminal or the reading device is enabled to select a patient for whom medical items will be used, and responsive to a request to dispense items the requested items are dispensed from dispensing devices (96, 100, 344, 346) connected to the data terminal. A report generating device (384) generates reports (388) which include machine readable indicia corresponding to patients and/or medical items. Users may select patients and dispense medications by reading the indicia from the reports using the reading device. Certain storage locations are also labeled with machine readable indicia which may be read to indicate the taking of items therefrom as well as to indicate inventory status information.

Abstract translation: 用于监测和分配用于管理患者的医疗物品的系统包括数据终端（76,338），其通过网络（82,328）连接到具有处理器的至少一个远程计算机（84,324），并且 数据存储。 该系统还包括连接到网络的读取装置（348）。 数据终端或读取装置的用户能够选择将要使用医疗物品的患者，并且响应于从连接的分配装置（96,100,344,346）分发所请求的物品的物品的请求 到数据终端。 报告生成装置（384）生成包括对应于患者和/或医疗物品的机器可读标记的报告（388）。 用户可以通过阅读设备从报告中读取标记来选择患者并分配药物。 某些存储位置也标记有可读取的标记，其可以被读取以指示从其获取的项目以及指示库存状态信息。

公开(公告)号：US08423180B1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US09086857

申请日：1998-05-29

Applicant: David T. Frederick ,  W. Michael Wright ,  Richard T. Vangenewitt ,  William D. Yost ,  R. Michael McGrady ,  R. Barrie Slaymaker, Jr. ,  Eser Sukan ,  Greg Kroah-Hartman

Inventor： David T. Frederick ,  W. Michael Wright ,  Richard T. Vangenewitt ,  William D. Yost ,  R. Michael McGrady ,  R. Barrie Slaymaker, Jr. ,  Eser Sukan ,  Greg Kroah-Hartman

IPC: G07F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/0092 ,  G06F19/3462 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G07F9/026 ,  G07F11/64

Abstract: The system for monitoring and dispensing medical items which are dispensed for administration to patients includes a data terminal (76, 338) which is connected through a network (82, 328) to at least one remote computer (84, 324) having a processor and a data store. The system also includes a reading device (348) which is connected to the network. A user of the data terminal or the reading device is enabled to select a patient for whom medical items will be used, and responsive to a request to dispense items the requested items are dispensed from dispensing devices (96, 100, 344, 346, 450, 527) connected to the data terminal. A report generating device (384) generates reports (388) which include machine readable indicia corresponding to patients and/or medical items. Users may select patients and dispense medications by reading the indicia from the reports using the reading device. Certain storage locations are also labeled with machine readable indicia which may be read to indicate the taking of items therefrom as well as to indicate inventory status information. One such dispensing device in the system is a refrigerator (450) which is retrofit with a refrigerator lock module (452) which selectively enable access to medical items stored in an interior area thereof.

Abstract translation: 用于监测和分配用于管理患者的医疗物品的系统包括数据终端（76,338），其通过网络（82,328）连接到具有处理器的至少一个远程计算机（84,324），并且 数据存储。 该系统还包括连接到网络的读取装置（348）。 数据终端或读取装置的用户能够选择将要使用医疗物品的患者，并且响应于从分配装置（96,100,344,346,450）分配所请求的物品的请求 ，527）连接到数据终端。 报告生成装置（384）生成包括对应于患者和/或医疗物品的机器可读标记的报告（388）。 用户可以通过阅读设备从报告中读取标记来选择患者并分配药物。 某些存储位置也标记有可读取的标记，其可以被读取以指示从其获取的项目以及指示库存状态信息。 系统中的一个这样的分配装置是与冰箱锁定模块（452）改装的冰箱（450），该冰箱锁定模块选择性地使得能够访问存储在其内部区域中的医疗物品。

公开(公告)号：US6112502A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-05

申请号：US21606

申请日：1998-02-10

Applicant: David T. Frederick ,  R. Michael McGrady ,  R. Barrie Slaymaker, Jr. ,  Greg Kroah-Hartman ,  Eser Sukan

Inventor： David T. Frederick ,  R. Michael McGrady ,  R. Barrie Slaymaker, Jr. ,  Greg Kroah-Hartman ,  Eser Sukan

IPC: A61J7/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G07F7/00 ,  B65B7/28 ,  B65B57/00

CPC classification number: G07F11/64 ,  G06F19/3462 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G07F17/0092

Abstract: A system for monitoring and dispensing medical items which are dispensed for administration to patients includes a data terminal (76, 338, 538) which is connected through a network (82, 328, 536) to at least one computer (84, 324, 532) having a processor and a data store. The system also includes a reading device (348, 538) which is operatively connected to the network. A user of the data terminal or the reading device is enabled to select a patient for whom medical items will be used, and responsive to a request to dispense items the requested items are dispensed from dispensing devices (96, 100, 344, 346, 450, 527, 540) connected to the data terminal. Storage locations in dispensing devices may be restocked using removable liners. The removable liners are stocked with medical items in a stocking location (550) and transported in a secure condition to the storage locations. The storage locations are accessed by an authorized restocking user. The previously installed liners removed and the new liners installed. The previously installed liners are thereafter returned to the stocking location for reuse.

Abstract translation: 一种用于监测和分发医疗用品的系统，其被分配给患者管理包括通过网络（82,328,536）连接到至少一台计算机（84,324,532）的数据终端（76,338,538） ）具有处理器和数据存储。 该系统还包括可操作地连接到网络的读取装置（348,538）。 数据终端或读取装置的用户能够选择将要使用医疗物品的患者，并且响应于从分配装置（96,100,344,346,450）分配所请求的物品的请求 ，527,540）连接到数据终端。 分配装置中的存储位置可以使用可移除衬垫进行补充。 可拆卸衬垫在放养位置（550）上放置医疗用品，并以安全状态运输到存放位置。 存储位置由授权的补货用户访问。 先前安装的衬垫被移除并安装了新的衬垫。 先前安装的衬垫随后返回到放养位置以供重新使用。

公开(公告)号：US07751932B1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US09014076

申请日：1998-01-27

Applicant: Max A. Fedor ,  Eric R. Colburn ,  Robert G. Gillio ,  Daniel W. Neu ,  R. Michael McGrady

Inventor： Max A. Fedor ,  Eric R. Colburn ,  Robert G. Gillio ,  Daniel W. Neu ,  R. Michael McGrady

IPC: G07F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/0092 ,  G06M7/04 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: A system for monitoring and dispensing medical items includes a plurality of hook registers (10). Each of the hook registers includes sensors (48, 60, 62, 64) sensing the removal or addition of a medical item to the storage location on the hook register. Each hook register has a microprocessor (66) connected to the sensor which stores a count of the items added or removed from the location. The microprocessor also includes location identifying information specifically associated with the particular hook register. The microprocessor is periodically polled by a controller (72) which reads and stores the count and location identifying information from each of the hook registers. The controller information is periodically read by a data terminal (76) which is connected through a local area network (82) to a remote computer (84) having a processor and data store. A user of the data terminal is enabled to specify a patient for whom medical items will be used when the items are removed from the hook registers or other storage locations. In addition, the system also monitors inventories of items and levels of usage by users. The system also monitors and controls the dispense of other medical items from box registers (110) as well as controls the dispense of items from secure storage locations such as electronic lock drawers (96) and medicine dispensers (100).

Abstract translation: 用于监测和分发医疗物品的系统包括多个钩子寄存器（10）。 每个挂钩寄存器包括传感器（48,60,62,64），其感测将医疗物品移除或添加到挂钩寄存器上的存储位置。 每个挂钩寄存器具有连接到传感器的微处理器（66），其存储从该位置添加或移除的项目的计数。 微处理器还包括与特定挂钩寄存器专门相关联的位置识别信息。 微处理器由控制器（72）定期轮询，该控制器从每个挂钩寄存器读取并存储计数和位置识别信息。 控制器信息由数据终端（76）周期性地读取，数据终端通过局域网（82）连接到具有处理器和数据存储器的远程计算机（84）。 数据终端的用户能够指定当从挂钩寄存器或其他存储位置移除物品时将使用医疗物品的患者。 此外，系统还监控用户的库存和用户的使用级别。 该系统还监控和控制从盒子寄存器（110）中分配其它医疗物品，并且控制从诸如电子锁抽屉（96）和药剂分配器（100）的安全存储位置分配物品。

公开(公告)号：US07286900B1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-23

申请号：US11031685

申请日：2005-01-07

Applicant: David T. Frederick ,  James A. Michael ,  R. Michael McGrady

Inventor： David T. Frederick ,  James A. Michael ,  R. Michael McGrady

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: A61G12/001 ,  G07F11/42 ,  G07F11/62 ,  G07F17/0092

Abstract: The system for controlling and tracking medical items (830) includes a plurality of medical item storage cabinets (878). Each cabinet includes a plurality of doors (888-894). The doors control access to shelves (902, 904) and support modules (1210). Shelves and support modules include user interfaces (938, 1214). Authorized users desiring to take medical items from storage locations in cabinets for use in treating patients are enabled to provide inputs through a display terminal (880) adjacent to cabinets and/or interfaces to indicate the taking of medical items. Storage cabinets include visual indicators so that users may be guided to find a selected medical item for which information is input at an associated display terminal. Alternatively, authorized users gain access to the interior of the cabinet and indicate through appropriate inputs through interfaces on the shelves the types and quantities of items being taken.

Abstract translation: 用于控制和跟踪医疗物品（830）的系统包括多个医疗物品存储柜（878）。 每个机柜包括多个门（888-894）。 门控制到货架（902,904）和支撑模块（1210）的通道。 货架和支撑模块包括用户界面（938,1214）。 期望从用于治疗患者的机柜中的存储位置接受医疗物品的授权用户能够通过与机柜和/或接口相邻的显示终端（880）提供输入，以指示取出医疗物品。 存储柜包括视觉指示器，使得用户可以被引导以找到在相关联的显示终端处输入信息的所选医疗项目。 或者，授权用户可以访问机柜的内部，并通过适当的输入通过货架上的接口来指出所采取的物品的类型和数量。

公开(公告)号：US5993046A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-30

申请号：US757735

申请日：1996-11-26

Applicant: R. Michael McGrady ,  Sean M. McCune

Inventor： R. Michael McGrady ,  Sean M. McCune

IPC: G06F11/00 ,  G06M7/04 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06M7/04 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G07F17/0092

Abstract: The system for monitoring and dispensing medical items which are dispensed for administration to patients includes a data terminal (76) which is connected through a local area network (82) to at least one remote computer (84) having a processor and a data store. A user of the data terminal is enabled to select a patient for whom medical items will be used, and responsive to a request to dispense items the requested items are dispensed from dispensing devices (96, 100) connected to the data terminal. The data store also includes brand name and generic name information concerning medical items that are dispensed. Through selection of an input button (252) included in a plurality of windows (256, 264, 286) a user is enabled to selectively display medical items by either brand or generic name and to dispense the items for a patient in accordance with either of said names.

Abstract translation: 用于监测和分配用于管理患者的医疗物品的系统包括通过局域网（82）连接到具有处理器和数据存储器的至少一个远程计算机（84）的数据终端（76）。 能够使数据终端的用户选择要使用医疗物品的患者，并且响应于从连接到数据终端的分配设备（96,100）分发所请求的物品的请求。 数据存储还包括关于被分配的医疗物品的品牌名称和通用名称信息。 通过选择包括在多个窗口（256,264,286）中的输入按钮（252），用户能够通过品牌或通用名称选择性地显示医疗物品，并且根据 说名字

公开(公告)号：US5957372A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-28

申请号：US679203

申请日：1996-07-12

Applicant: David M. Dean ,  R. Michael McGrady

Inventor： David M. Dean ,  R. Michael McGrady

IPC: A61J7/00 ,  G07F7/06 ,  G07F11/62 ,  B65D91/00

CPC classification number: G07F11/62 ,  A61B50/10 ,  A61B50/36 ,  G07F17/0092 ,  G07F7/06 ,  G07F7/069 ,  A61B2050/185

Abstract: An apparatus for accepting return of unused medical items is part of a system (10) used for automated dispensing and tracking of medical items within a medical facility. The apparatus includes a return drawer (52) and a retrieve drawer (54) which are opened responsive to signals received from a display terminal (26) which is networked with a computer (12) which includes a database (14). The return drawer includes a pocket (74) therein. The pocket is accessible from outside of a housing (56) when the return drawer is moved to an open position. The pocket includes an opening (76). The pocket is closed by a trap door (78) when the return drawer is in the open position. Medical items to be returned (132) are placed in the pocket and the return drawer is closed. Upon the closing of the return drawer the trap door is moved to an open position by an actuator. The returned medical item passes from the pocket to a retrieve area (84) in the retrieve drawer. Medical items are stored in the retrieve area until the retrieve drawer is opened by a user authorized to retrieve items from said retrieve area. The opening of the return and retrieve drawers is controlled responsive to the input of data at the display terminal corresponding to information in records (16) in the database.

Abstract translation: 用于接收未使用的医疗用品的返回的装置是用于医疗设施内的医疗物品的自动分配和跟踪的系统（10）的一部分。 该装置包括响应于与包括数据库（14）的计算机（12）联网的显示终端（26）接收到的信号而打开的回收抽屉（52）和检索抽屉（54）。 返回抽屉在其中包括口袋（74）。 当返回抽屉移动到打开位置时，口袋可以从壳体（56）的外部进入。 口袋包括开口（76）。 当收纸箱处于打开位置时，该口袋由收集门（78）关闭。 返回的医疗物品（132）放置在口袋中，并且收纸箱关闭。 在关闭返回抽屉时，通过执行机构将收集门移动到打开位置。 返回的医疗用品从口袋传送到检索屉中的检索区域（84）。 医疗物品存储在检索区域中，直到检索抽屉由被授权从所述检索区域检索物品的用户打开。 响应于对应于数据库中的记录（16）中的信息的显示终端的数据的输入来控制返回和检索抽屉的打开。