Medication preparation queue

A method for managing preparation of a medication for a patient, the method comprising:

• receiving information indicative of an order for medication for a patient from an electronic data feed;
• determining whether the order for medication for the patient can be filled with a returned medication;
• when the determination indicates the order can be filled with a returned medication, providing a notification to fill the order with the returned medication;
• and
• when the determination indicates a returned medication is not available to fill the order, providing a notification to fill the order by preparing the medication.

A machine-readable storage medium comprising machine-readable instructions for causing a processor to execute a method for managing preparation of a medication for a patient, the method comprising:

• receiving information indicative of an order for medication for a patient from an electronic data feed;
• determining whether the order for medication for the patient can be filled with a returned medication;
• when the determination indicates the order can be filled with a returned medication, providing a notification to fill the order with the returned medication;
• and
• when the determination indicates a returned medication is not available to fill the order, providing a notification to fill the order by preparing the medication.

A system for managing preparation of a medication for a patient, the system comprising:

• a memory comprising instructions;
• and
• one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to:
• receive information indicative of an order for medication for a patient from an electronic data feed;
• determine a position in a virtual queue configured to display multiple medication orders to be filled based on at least one of an estimated amount of time to prepare the medication, an estimated amount of time to deliver the medication to a delivery location, an estimated time at which the medication will be needed for administration to a patient at the delivery location, a delivery deadline for the medication, a degree of urgency for delivery of the medication, a type of the medication, or a component of the medication;
• and
• provide an indicator of the order for medication for display at the position in the virtual queue.

A method for managing preparation of a medication for a patient, the method comprising:

• receiving information indicative of an order for medication for a patient from an electronic data feed;
• determining a position in a virtual queue configured to display multiple medication orders to be filled based on at least one of an estimated amount of time to prepare the medication, an estimated amount of time to deliver the medication to a delivery location, an estimated time at which the medication will be needed for administration to a patient at the delivery location, a delivery deadline for the medication, a degree of urgency for delivery of the medication, a type of the medication, or a component of the medication;
• and
• providing an indicator of the order for medication for display at the position in the virtual queue.

A machine-readable storage medium comprising machine-readable instructions for causing a processor to execute a method for managing preparation of a medication for a patient, the method comprising:

• receiving information indicative of an order for medication for a patient from an electronic data feed;
• determining a position in a virtual queue configured to display multiple medication orders to be filled based on at least one of an estimated amount of time to prepare the medication, an estimated amount of time to deliver the medication to a delivery location, an estimated time at which the medication will be needed for administration to a patient at the delivery location, a delivery deadline for the medication, a degree of urgency for delivery of the medication, a type of the medication, or a component of the medication;
• and
• providing an indicator of the order for medication for display at the position in the virtual queue.

A system for managing preparation of a medication for a patient, the system comprising:

• a memory comprising instructions;
• and
• one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to:
• receive information indicative of an order for medication for a patient from an electronic data feed;
• determine whether the order can be filled with an available prepared medication or a returned medication;
• when the determination whether the order can be filled with an available prepared medication or a returned medication indicates a prepared medication or returned medication is available to fill the order, provide a notification to fill the order with the available prepared medication or returned medication, the notification comprising a pickup location at which the returned medication can be retrieved;
• when the determination indicates an available prepared medication or returned medication is not available to fill the order, provide a notification to fill the order by preparing the medication;
• determine a position in a virtual queue configured to display multiple medication orders to be filled based on at least one of an estimated amount of time to prepare the medication, an estimated amount of time to deliver the medication to a delivery location, an estimated time at which the medication will be needed for administration to a patient at the delivery location, a delivery deadline for the medication, a degree of urgency for delivery of the medication, a type of the medication, or a component of the medication;
• provide an indicator of the order for the medication for display at the position in the virtual queue, wherein the indicator of the order for the medication is provided for display at a position in the virtual queue associated with another medication having a same type or a same component as the medication;
• receive an image or barcode identifying a component used to formulate the medication;
• provide the image or barcode to a person responsible for verifying the medication is filled using the component;
• receive an input indicating the person has verified the medication has been filled using the component;
• and
• provide an indication that the order for the medication is ready for delivery to the patient.

A method for managing preparation of a medication for a patient, the method comprising:

• receiving information indicative of an order for medication for a patient from an electronic data feed;
• determining whether the order can be filled with an available prepared medication or a returned medication;
• when the determination whether the order can be filled with an available prepared medication or a returned medication indicates a prepared medication or returned medication is available to fill the order, providing a notification to fill the order with the available prepared medication or returned medication, the notification comprising a pickup location at which the returned medication can be retrieved;
• when the determination indicates an available prepared medication or returned medication is not available to fill the order, providing a notification to fill the order by preparing the medication;
• determining a position in a virtual queue configured to display multiple medication orders to be filled based on at least one of an estimated amount of time to prepare the medication, an estimated amount of time to deliver the medication to a delivery location, an estimated time at which the medication will be needed for administration to a patient at the delivery location, a delivery deadline for the medication, a degree of urgency for delivery of the medication, a type of the medication, or a component of the medication;
• providing an indicator of the order for the medication for display at the position in the virtual queue, wherein the indicator of the order for the medication is provided for display at a position in the virtual queue associated with another medication having a same type or a same component as the medication;
• receiving an image or barcode identifying a component used to formulate the medication;
• providing the image or barcode to a person responsible for verifying the medication is filled using the component;
• receiving an input indicating the person has verified the medication has been filled using the component;
• and
• providing an indication that the order for the medication is ready for delivery to the patient.

A machine-readable storage medium comprising machine-readable instructions for causing a processor to execute a method for managing preparation of a medication for a patient, the method comprising:

• receiving information indicative of an order for medication for a patient from an electronic data feed;
• determining whether the order can be filled with an available prepared medication or a returned medication;
• when the determination whether the order can be filled with an available prepared medication or a returned medication indicates a prepared medication or returned medication is available to fill the order, providing a notification to fill the order with the available prepared medication or returned medication, the notification comprising a pickup location at which the returned medication can be retrieved;
• when the determination indicates an available prepared medication or returned medication is not available to fill the order, providing a notification to fill the order by preparing the medication;
• determining a position in a virtual queue configured to display multiple medication orders to be filled based on at least one of an estimated amount of time to prepare the medication, an estimated amount of time to deliver the medication to a delivery location, an estimated time at which the medication will be needed for administration to a patient at the delivery location, a delivery deadline for the medication, a degree of urgency for delivery of the medication, a type of the medication, or a component of the medication;
• providing an indicator of the order for the medication for display at the position in the virtual queue, wherein the indicator of the order for the medication is provided for display at a position in the virtual queue associated with another medication having a same type or a same component as the medication;
• receiving an image or barcode identifying a component used to formulate the medication;
• providing the image or barcode to a person responsible for verifying the medication is filled using the component;
• receiving an input indicating the person has verified the medication has been filled using the component;
• and
• providing an indication that the order for the medication is ready for delivery to the patient.