A system and method for monitoring, managing and controlling medication
delivery from a central location is provided. A central computer displays
medication orders and ongoing medication administrations for a health
care facility. The central computer checks medication delivery against a
database of medication administration guidelines, including guidelines
for medication interactions with other medications and with patient
conditions and provides an indication of any detected incompatibilities.
A clinician at the central location may adjust the medication
administration parameters in response to detected incompatibilities and
communicate with a caregiver at the point of care to provide decision
support. In one embodiment, the central location is a pharmacy at the
healthcare facility.
