The Use of Computers in Keeping Records of Medicines and Medical Supplies – PST04107 Basic Computer Applications
NTA Level 4 • Semester 1 • PST04107 The Use of Computers in Keeping Records of Medicines and Medical Supplies Basic Computer Applications • Source Session/Topic 4 Full source-text version: all educational wording from the extracted learning source is retained; only presenter/tutor metadata and web-layout noise are removed, while formatting is improved for readability. Session 4: The Use of Computers in Keeping Records of Medicines and Medical Supplies Total Session Time: 120 minutes Prerequisites Session 3 Learning Tasks By the end of this session students are expected to be able to: List benefits of computer in keeping records of medicines and medical supplies Mention commonly used computerized systems for keeping records of medicines and medical supplies Practice tally based system in keeping records of medicines and medical supplies Resources Needed: Flip charts, marker pens, and masking tape Black/white board and chalk/whiteboard markers Computer/ LCD projector SESSION OVERVIEW Step Time Activity/ Method Content 1 05 minutes Presentation Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks 2 30 minutes Presentation Buzzing Benefits of Computer in Keeping Records of Medicines and Medical Supplies 3 30 minutes Presentation Brainstorming Commonly Used Computerized Systems for Keeping Records and Medical Supplies 4 45 minutes Demonstration Practice Tally Based System in Keeping Records of Medicines and Medical Supplies 5 05 minutes Presentation Key Points 6 05 minutes Presentation Evaluation SESSION CONTENTS STEP1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Task (5 minutes) READ or ASK students to read the learning tasks and clarify ASK students if they have any questions before continuing STEP 2: Benefits of Computer in Keeping Records of Medicines and Medical Supplies ( 30 minutes) Activity: Buzzing (5 minutes) ASK students to pair up and buzz on the following question for 2 minutes What are the benefits of computer in keeping records of medicines and medical supplies? ALLOW few pairs to respond and let other pairs to add on points not mentioned WRITE their response on the flip chart/board CLARIFY and SUMMARIZE by using the content below The following are the benefits of computer in keeping records of medicines and medical supplies Speed and Efficiency A computerized records keeping system makes everything from inputting information to taking inventory easier. Doing a hand count of inventory can take days, but with a computerized records keeping system, the same process can be done in a short time Document Generation Once the computerized records keeping system is in place, managers and workers can use it to automatically generate all kinds of documents, from purchase orders and checks to invoices and account statements. Managers can also use the system to automatically order products when they run low Timely Data With a manual system, the data is only as accurate and up to date as the last hand count. With a computerized records keeping system, the management team can pull a report and instantly see how many units are on the floor, how many have sold and which products are selling the fastest It eliminates overstocking of the inventories and maintains minimum investment. It helps in optimum utilization of men, money, material, equipment, time and thereby reduces the total cost of the production STEP 3: The Commonly Used Computerized Systems for Keeping Records in Medicines and Medical Supplies (30 minutes) Activity: Brainstorming (5 minutes) Ask students to brainstorm on the following question: Mention any common used computerized system for keeping records of medicines and medical supplies ALLOW few students to respond WRITE their responses on the flip chart/ board CLARIFY and SUMMARISE by using the content below There are many computerized records keeping software which can be used for various pharmaceutical activities depend on the needs of the particular organization. these are examples of the software which can be used in health services Drug health information system software (DHIS) Jeeva, Win Pharm, Pioneer RX These software’s have the following standard features, User friendly input Easier to recall of patient, drug and prescription information Comply to regulatory authorities Safety and accuracy Adequate inventory management Provision of reports Fast Allow electronic prescription Step 4: Practice Tall Based System in Keeping Records of Medicines and Medical Supplies (45 minutes) Activity: Demonstration (45 minutes) DIVIDE students in small manageable groups. PREPARE computer for demonstration POSITION students so that everyone can see and hear REVIEW steps of tallying based system in a computer with students DEMONSTRATE the procedure of tallying in a computer ALLOW one student from each group to do a return demonstration and let others tally CLARIFY and SUMMARIZE by using the content below INFORM the students that “every student will practice in the computer laboratory under supervision until each student is competent” STEP 5: Key Points (5Minutes) Information Technologies are systems of hardware and/or software that capture, process, exchange, store and/or present information using electrical, magnetic and/or electromagnetic energy Computers are processors of information. Process large amounts of information at incredible speeds, accurately, and consistently. Their processing speed is their major advantage over humans STEP 6: Evaluation ( 5 minutes) What is the meaning of information technology in inventory system? What are the benefits of information technology in inventory management? What are commonly used computerized inventory systems? References Marion Merrell Dow Incorporated.( 1989).Effective pharmacy management. Marion Merrell Dow Inc Jadhav, S. P., Nikam, K., Gandhi, A., Salunkhe, K. &Shinde., N. (2012). Applications of computer science in Pharmacy: An overview. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2 (1), 1-9. retrieved from ww.scopemed.org/?mno=8149 http://baonsquarestech.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-use-of-computer-in-pharmacy_26.html ← Previous TopicNext Topic →View all Basic Computer Applications topicsOpen Complete Full Notes PDF / OFFLINE NOTES Unataka kutumiwa notes hizi kupitia WhatsApp?Kwa notes zilizopangiliwa vizuri kwa kusoma offline au PDF, bonyeza kitufe hapa chini. Ujumbe wenye Level, Semester, Module na Topic utaandaliwa moja kwa moja.TUMIWA NOTES WHATSAPP WhatsApp: 255620339260