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How a Hospital Reduced Opioid Waste by 80 Percent
Episode 111 of The Operations Podcast: Lucas and Luna examine how one mid-sized hospital system in Ohio used a combination of automated dispensing cabinets, real-time waste tracking, and pharmacy-led workflow redesign to cut unused opioid waste by over 80 percent in 18 months. They break down the specific technology choices — including BD Pyxis Cubbies and a custom analytics dashboard — and the operational hurdles: nurse resistance, regulatory compliance, and the shift from manual to automated waste documentation. The episode also explores how the same approach is being adapted to reduce…
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