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Introduction to Point of Dispensing (POD) Operations

Intake

People are:

1.            directed into the POD,

2.            given forms to complete and

3.            screened for obvious illness or contraindications

 

Screening

People requiring medical and/or mental health evaluation are sent for additional questioning and assistance based on the patient screening forms or through information obtained by screeners.

 

Dispensing

Patients receive the medication/vaccine needed

 

 

Exit

Patients leave the POD with information on the medication that they have received (observation/waiting area if needed)

A POD should be designed to move people through as quickly as possible from entrance to exit.  Within a POD, stations are set up with distinct purposes to help move people through.  

 

The POD should fulfill FOUR basic functions:

Basic POD Functions