The Operations Podcast with Fexingo · 2026-07-13 · 11 min
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 waste in oncology and IV compounding. A concrete case study in how process change can simultaneously improve safety, cut costs, and address a public health crisis. #OpioidWaste #HospitalOperations #PharmacyAutomation #BD #Pyxis #WasteReduction #HealthcareOperations #OhioHospital #ProcessImprovement #DrugWaste #OpioidCrisis #Automation #Pharmacy #NurseWorkflow #ControlledSubstances #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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