Introducing the FastPak EXP
2 FastPak EXP Operating Manual
Introducing the FastPak EXP
The FastPak EXP combines high-speed packaging
and unit- or multi-dose dispensing with a
comprehensive software system that allows you to
control and track patient medication orders. This
system delivers all of your patients’ medications
sealed in unit-dose or multi-dose packages labeled
with name, barcodes, medication information, and
dosage time printed clearly on each package. The
FastPak EXP System is comprised of the following
items:
• The FastPak EXP pill dispensing and pack-
aging hardware, which includes calibrated
drug canisters, a universal drug tray, and
unit-dose / multi-dose packaging system
with multi-label formatting and barcode
printing;
• An IBM-compatible PC which contains the
software system that communicates with the
FastPak EXP hardware to fill and track
patient medication orders;
• A printer connected to the PC, used to gener-
ate order tracking, inventory, and administra-
tive reports;
• A custom RS-232 serial cable that connects
the FastPak EXP hardware to the PC;
• This operating manual; and,
• The FastPak EXP System Software Manual
if you are using a stand-alone FastPak EXP,
or the Efficiency WorkPath ClinicWorks in
Health Systems guide if you are using the
FastPak EXP in a checkstation environment.