The LTC Innovation Blog

Summary: This article highlights how pharmacy automation improves efficiency, reduces medication errors, streamlines communication, enhances inventory management, and lowers operating costs to ensure smoother operations and future success in long-term care pharmacy.

Pharmacy management systems are often the linchpin that keeps pharmacy operations running smoothly, accurately, and efficiently. In long-term care (LTC), nearly every pharmacy uses at least one software solution—and the average LTC pharmacy uses six different technology vendors.

SoftWriters Appoints New Vice President of People to Join the Executive Leadership Team Pittsburgh, PA, March 15, 2024 – SoftWriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dori Armstead as the Vice President of People.

In the LTC pharmacy, employees come from a variety of backgrounds. Many pharmacists come from non-LTC environments, and entry technicians can come from various industries and backgrounds. Often, order entry staff constitute the majority of employees in LTC pharmacy, yet they have little to no experience with pharmacy whatsoever. With high staff turnover and inexperienced staff being a challenging reality facing LTC pharmacies, educating and onboarding are essential to your pharmacy’s success.

Decoding the Decline in Reimbursements By Mark Fulton, PharmD, MBA, BCNSP, NSC-II

The MHA & Navigator 2024 Business Summit is on the horizon, promising an incredible experience. This year’s Summit takes place in the vibrant Orlando, Florida, from March 4-6, 2024. The event serves as a pivotal platform for learning and networking among healthcare professionals. SoftWriters is proud to be a part of this transformative gathering. We invite Summit attendees to connect with us at booth number 519 during exhibit hours and to participate in the breakout discussion led by members of the SoftWriters Leadership Team.

The FrameworkLTC and SDS Rx Partnership is completed and available to customers. Pittsburgh, PA – January 2024 – SoftWriters, Inc., an industry leader in LTC pharmacy technology, is proud to announce a new and improved partnership with SDS Rx, a leading provider of last-mile delivery services. This alliance aims to revolutionize the delivery process for LTC pharmacies by deeply integrating SoftWriters' pharmacy management software solutions with SDS Rx's last-mile logistics technology and courier services.

In the fast-paced world of long-term care pharmacy, efficiency is key. That's why reliable label printers like SATO and Zebra are essential tools for accurate medication labeling and dispensing. But just like any equipment, proper use and maintenance are crucial to ensuring optimal performance and longevity.