Smart Inventory System for Individual Prescriptions
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Smart Inventory System for Individual Prescriptions

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In this project, college students design a smart inventory system for individual prescriptions to improve accuracy, reduce waste, and ensure patient safety in hospital pharmacies. The project involves researching current systems, designing a system blueprint, integrating the system with existing hospital infrastructure, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Students will analyze challenges, propose solutions, and develop a comprehensive safety and compliance plan, culminating in a detailed report and integration strategy.
Smart Inventory SystemHospital PharmacyPrescription ManagementPatient SafetyRegulatory ComplianceSystem Integration
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we design a smart inventory system that integrates with existing hospital infrastructure to improve prescription accuracy, reduce waste, and ensure patient safety while adhering to regulatory requirements?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • How can technology improve the accuracy and efficiency of prescription management in hospital pharmacies?
  • What are the key challenges in tracking and managing individual prescriptions?
  • How can a smart inventory system reduce medication errors and waste?
  • What data should be included in the smart inventory system to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance?
  • How can the system be designed to integrate with existing hospital pharmacy systems?
  • What security measures are necessary to protect patient data within the smart inventory system?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Design a smart inventory system for individual prescriptions to improve accuracy and reduce waste.
  • Integrate the smart inventory system with existing hospital infrastructure.
  • Ensure patient safety and adherence to regulatory requirements in the prescription management system.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

The Case of the Misfiled Meds

Students are presented with a simulated scenario of a hospital pharmacy facing a critical error due to a poorly managed inventory system. They must analyze the situation, identify the root causes, and propose initial solutions for a smart inventory system, sparking their interest in error reduction and waste minimization.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Pharmacy Inventory Challenge Accepted

Students explore the current challenges in hospital pharmacies related to managing individual prescriptions. This involves researching existing inventory systems, common errors, and waste-related issues.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Research current inventory management systems used in hospital pharmacies.
2. Identify common errors that occur in prescription dispensing and inventory management.
3. Analyze the causes of medication waste in pharmacies.
4. Summarize findings in a brief report, highlighting key issues and areas for improvement.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed report outlining the challenges in hospital pharmacy inventory management, including error types and waste issues.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal of understanding the current problems in prescription management and the need for improvement.
Activity 2

Blueprinting the Smart System

Students design a preliminary blueprint for a smart inventory system. This includes identifying the essential components, data requirements, and system architecture necessary for efficient prescription tracking and management.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Define the essential components of the smart inventory system (e.g., software, hardware, databases).
2. Determine the data that needs to be tracked for each prescription (e.g., patient information, drug details, dosage, dispensing history).
3. Create a system architecture diagram outlining the flow of information and interactions between different components.
4. Outline the key features of the system, focusing on accuracy, waste reduction, and patient safety.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA system blueprint diagram with detailed descriptions of components, data requirements, and key features.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with the learning goal of designing a smart inventory system for individual prescriptions and improving accuracy.
Activity 3

Integrating for Success

Students investigate how the smart inventory system can be integrated with existing hospital infrastructure, such as electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy dispensing systems. Focus on compatibility and data exchange.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Research the existing hospital infrastructure, including EHR systems and pharmacy dispensing systems.
2. Identify potential integration points between the smart inventory system and the existing infrastructure.
3. Design a data exchange protocol to ensure seamless communication between systems.
4. Address compatibility issues and propose solutions for smooth integration.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed integration plan that outlines how the smart inventory system will connect with existing hospital systems, including data exchange protocols.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal of integrating the smart inventory system with existing hospital infrastructure.
Activity 4

Safety and Compliance Check

Students focus on ensuring patient safety and adherence to regulatory requirements. They identify the necessary security measures and compliance standards that the smart inventory system must meet.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Research regulatory requirements related to prescription management and patient data protection (e.g., HIPAA).
2. Identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities in the smart inventory system.
3. Design security measures to protect patient data and prevent unauthorized access.
4. Develop compliance protocols to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comprehensive safety and compliance report outlining security measures, compliance protocols, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal of ensuring patient safety and adherence to regulatory requirements in the prescription management system.
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Smart Inventory System Design Rubric

Category 1

Understanding Current Systems

Evaluation of students' comprehension of current pharmacy inventory systems and their challenges.
Criterion 1

Research Quality

Assessment of the depth and breadth of research on existing inventory management systems in hospital pharmacies.

Exemplary
4 Points

Conducts comprehensive research, providing in-depth details about various inventory systems and their respective challenges.

Proficient
3 Points

Conducts thorough research and presents clear information about current systems and challenges.

Developing
2 Points

Conducts basic research with limited details on inventory systems and their challenges.

Beginning
1 Points

Conducts minimal research with vague or inaccurate details about inventory systems.

Criterion 2

Waste and Error Analysis

Evaluation of students' ability to identify and analyze issues related to waste and errors in pharmacy systems.

Exemplary
4 Points

Provides a thorough analysis of waste and errors with clear identification of root causes and impactful solutions.

Proficient
3 Points

Offers a solid analysis of waste and errors with reasonable identification of causes and potential solutions.

Developing
2 Points

Provides a basic analysis with limited identification of causes and solutions for waste and errors.

Beginning
1 Points

Offers an incomplete analysis with vague identification of causes and solutions.

Category 2

System Design and Blueprint

Evaluation of students' ability to design a smart inventory system and create a detailed blueprint.
Criterion 1

Component Definition

Assessment of the identification and definition of essential components for the smart system.

Exemplary
4 Points

Clearly and comprehensively defines all essential components, incorporating innovative ideas and technologies.

Proficient
3 Points

Accurately defines essential components with clear explanations of their roles.

Developing
2 Points

Defines basic components with limited details on their roles and integration.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to define essential components with unclear or missing descriptions.

Criterion 2

Data and Feature Planning

Evaluation of the planning and detailing of system data requirements and features for accuracy and safety.

Exemplary
4 Points

Plans comprehensive data requirements and features with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and safety.

Proficient
3 Points

Details sufficient data requirements and features, emphasizing accuracy and safety.

Developing
2 Points

Provides basic data and feature planning, but some critical elements are lacking.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles with data and feature planning, with vague or incomplete elements.

Category 3

Integration with Existing Systems

Evaluation of students' plan for integrating the smart system with existing hospital infrastructure.
Criterion 1

Integration Strategy

Assessment of the proposed strategy to integrate the smart inventory system with existing infrastructures.

Exemplary
4 Points

Proposes a robust integration plan with detailed descriptions of protocols and compatibility solutions.

Proficient
3 Points

Offers a solid integration strategy with clear protocol descriptions.

Developing
2 Points

Proposes a basic integration plan, but lacks detailed protocols and solutions.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles with integration planning, providing minimal or unclear strategies.

Category 4

Regulatory Compliance and Safety

Evaluation of students' understanding of regulatory compliance and safety measures for the smart inventory system.
Criterion 1

Compliance Understanding

Assessment of students' awareness and application of regulatory requirements in system design.

Exemplary
4 Points

Exhibits comprehensive understanding of regulatory standards and integrates them thoroughly into the design.

Proficient
3 Points

Demonstrates clear understanding and application of regulatory standards.

Developing
2 Points

Displays basic awareness of regulatory requirements with some application to design.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to understand or apply regulatory standards in design.

Criterion 2

Security Measures

Evaluation of designed security measures to protect patient data and ensure system integrity.

Exemplary
4 Points

Designs sophisticated security measures, ensuring complete data protection and compliance.

Proficient
3 Points

Designs effective security measures that adequately protect data and ensure compliance.

Developing
2 Points

Designs basic security measures with some gaps in protection and compliance.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to design security measures, resulting in ineffective data protection.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

What were the most significant challenges you encountered while designing the smart inventory system, and how did you overcome them?

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Question 2

To what extent do you believe your smart inventory system design meets the goals of improving prescription accuracy, reducing waste, and ensuring patient safety?

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Question 3

Which aspect of the smart inventory system design are you most proud of, and why?

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Question 4

How well do you think your proposed system integrates with existing hospital infrastructure, and what further improvements could be made?

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Question 5

In what areas of regulatory compliance and patient data protection did you gain the most knowledge, and how will you apply this knowledge in future projects?

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