Sometimes the stock count in the system doesn’t match the actual stock you have. If there’s less stock entered than what you have, you can fix this by performing an inventory adjustment in interim check in. If there’s too much stock recorded, you’ll need to use drug disposal.
Adjust stock when quantity is too low
To adjust stock when quantity is too low, you need to use the interim check in method to adjust inventory. Follow the steps:
Click Interim check in.
Select the source for the medications and click OK.
On the interim check in page, click Pick from list.
Click the plus icon next to the resident’s name whose medication needs adjusting.
This opens a drop-down menu.
Enter the correct quantity in the Qty ordered column or click Add to delivery to enter the quantity.
Click Done.
After the box disappears, click Done.
Reduce stock when quantity is too high
To adjust stock when quantity is too high, you need to use the drug disposal method to adjust inventory. Follow the steps:
Click Drug disposal.
As the drug disposal process needs a witness, they should enter their login details in the Witness login box, then click OK.
Click the resident you want to complete a disposal for.
Click the medication you want to record disposal for.
Check the Disposal date and time.
Select Inventory adjustment from the Method and Reason drop-down menus.
Enter the quantity you want to dispose in the Disposed quantity section.
Add an appropriate comment.
Click Save.