Patient records pain level The device is delivered to the patient’s bedside and locked onto an IV pole within easy reach of the patient. The patient wears a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) wristband that has been programmed into the device. When the lock-out interval has passed, the patient sees the bright green ready light on the MOD®. To request a dose of medication the patient follows these three easy steps:
- Touches the pain scale to record the pain level and activate the RFID reader within the device
- Swipes the RFID wristband over the front of the device to turn the tray to the open position
- Removes a single pill from the device and takes the medication
Clinical trials have shown that patients who have the ability to access their own pain medications report better pain control and overall satisfaction. The MOD® allows an improved transition from the intravenous PCA to an oral PCA pain program prior to discharge. This approach can prevent re-admissions or emergency room visits for pain control after discharge.
Nursing time saved with the MOD® use will free up more time to devote to better quality care. Additionally, allowing patients controlled access to their own pain medication decreases the moral stress nurses often experience when balancing concurrent patient needs during any given shift.
Safer, More Cost Effective Care
The MOD® may help hospitals reduce costs in materials, equipment and staff time. Pain management with oral medications is the preferred route of control once patients can take oral medications. The MOD® is an easier, safer, non-invasive PCA device. There is less risk of medication errors since eight doses of the same medication are validated at one time.
The MOD® oral PCA device provides healthcare facilities an improved way to manage pain at the bedside.
- A patient’s pain score is recorded with each dose for JCAHO compliance.
- Bedside access to the device is secure and controlled using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.
- The device eliminates the need for a patient to request a dose from the nurse and wait for the delivery of the medication each time oral pain medication is needed.
- 95% of patients who used the MOD® in a clinical trial were highly satisfied with its ease of use and reported better control of their pain.
- 84% of nurses in a clinical trial reported that using the MOD® with their patients saved them time.
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