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Last Updated: 6/4/2014 3:20:50 PM

Previous SEL Number: 09ME-07-PCNT

Description: Equipment used to count and separate capsule or tablet forms of pharmaceuticals.

ImportantFeatures:

Operating Considerations: Accurate, efficient, portable. Ability to program quantities for repetitive processing. Ease of use with written instructions. Easy to maintain. Easy to clean so that type of pharmaceutical can be quickly changed. Minimum accessories, re-programming or adjustments needed. Compatible and interoperable within local system for rapidly dispensing pharmaceuticals in emergency situations and for ease of training and use. Other considerations: hopper size and pill/tablet exit access, count rate, power requirements, maximum size for capsules or tablets. Single or multiple fill capability. Recommend coordination with pharmacy contacts within local system and with Strategic National Stockpile contacts at State and Federal levels. See also item: 09ME-07-PLBL; Equipment, Pharmaceutical Labeling.

Training Requirements: Initial Training: Minimal (<1 day)
Sustainment Training: Minimal (<1 day)

Mandatory Standards:

Applicable Standards and References:

MSSL:

Responder Safety: Infectious Diseases

Medical: Point of Dispensing

Medical: Hospital

Medical: Public Health

Medical: Disaster Stockpile

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