PointClickCare Pharmacy, often referred to as the Integrated Pharmacy Orders Package or Pharmacy Connect, is a critical module that expands the core PointClickCare Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform. It is a cloud-based solution designed specifically for the long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) sector, including skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and the pharmacies that serve them. [cite: 6, 9, 12, 13 in first search]
The software's primary value proposition is the optimization of medication management workflows. It connects care facilities directly to their preferred long-term care pharmacies for real-time electronic medication ordering, eliminating the need for manual processes like phone or fax follow-up, which enhances efficiency and reduces errors. [cite: 12 in first search, 16 in first search]
Key Features and Capabilities:
- Electronic Prescribing (e-Prescribing): Enables practitioners to enter prescriptions electronically, including drug-drug/drug-allergy checks. [cite: 10 in first search]
- EPCS (Electronic Prescription for Controlled Substances): Certified compliance with 21 CFR Part 1311, providing secure and accurate documentation for controlled substance prescribing. [cite: 1, 3 in first search]
- Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR): A standout feature that simplifies medication administration, often using color-coded panels for timely and accurate delivery. [cite: 6, 9 in first search]
- Real-time Pharmacy Integration: Automatic record synchronization ensures up-to-date clinical information, enabling timely pharmacy responses and better care coordination. [cite: 12 in first search]
- Automated Order Tracking and Confirmation: Provides an intuitive workspace for wellness nurses to track, confirm orders, and collaborate with the pharmacy. [cite: 18 in first search]
- Secure, HIPAA-compliant Mobile Messaging: Facilitates efficient and improved care team coordination. [cite: 11 in first search]
Target Users and Use Cases: PointClickCare Pharmacy is used by healthcare providers, nursing staff, and pharmacy teams in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and long-term care pharmacies. The core use cases include streamlining the entire medication management process from order entry to administration, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing medication errors (with one customer reporting a 79% reduction), and optimizing staff time to focus more on resident care. [cite: 4, 6, 9, 12, 18 in first search]