PointClickCare eMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) is a comprehensive, cloud-based solution designed to enhance medication management, primarily in long-term post-acute care (LTPAC), skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and senior living communities. The system is mobile-enabled, allowing care staff to efficiently order and distribute medications at the point of care, significantly reducing the administrative burden associated with traditional paper-based MAR/TAR binders.
Key Benefits and Capabilities:
- Minimizes Medication Errors: It enforces the "Five Rights" of medication administration (Right Resident, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time) through automated workflows and safeguards. It includes features like resident photo identification and barcode administration (BMA) to quickly improve supply tracking and med pass operations.
- Enhances Efficiency: The system eliminates cumbersome paper processes, automatically updating resident information in the EHR and disposing of month-end changeover activities. Color-coded dashboards organize tasks by resident and pass time, providing clinical leadership with immediate visibility to late or missed med passes.
- Streamlined Ordering: It supports Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) and offers optional integration directly with pharmacy partners, streamlining communication and reducing manual entry errors by syncing data directly from the pharmacy.
- Comprehensive Documentation: Automated workflow prompts enforce the capture of supporting documentation, including vitals and progress notes. It also includes a Behavioral Monitoring & Interventions function to track and monitor behavior episodes.
Target Users and Use Cases: PointClickCare eMAR is a core module of the broader PointClickCare EHR platform, targeting caregivers, nurses, shift supervisors, and clinical leadership in organizations managing multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living, and other senior care settings. The primary use case is ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant medication and treatment administration.