PYXIS and Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) access
Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) secure 90% of the medications in a patient care area. Only approved students and instructors completing clinical practicums may have access to remove medications from ADCs.
Clinical/placement coordinators or instructors:
- Please forward completed User Access Request Form to the assigned site.
- Refer to Pyxis Student Access and Training to determine if a request form is necessary as students assigned to some units may be exempt from Pyxis access.
Pyxis | Omnicell | |
Abbotsford Regional Hospital and | Chilliwack General & Fraser Canyon Hospitals | |
Surrey Memorial Hospital and | Eagle Ridge Hospital | |
Ridge Meadows Hospital | ||
Royal Columbian Hospital |
Clinical/placement coordinators or instructors:
Please complete and forward the appropriate User Access Request Form to the assigned site.
Refer to Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH) Student Access and Training (Neonatal and Pediatric Units) to determine if a request form is necessary for students assigned to these specific units.
Pyxis | Omnicell |
Clinical student groups assigned to a Pyxis™ or Omnicell™ site for the first time are required to complete the pre-requisite e-learning module for the appropriate ADC. *Do not register for basic training* | |
Regional Resources | |
NEW Clinical Instructors and Preceptee Students must complete a 90 minutes in-person basic training session (exceptions: employees or Preceptee students who have previously completed in-person basic training). Please register for a session at the assigned site as training content is different until further notice.
Find schedules on Learning Hub
- Assigned to a Pyxis site: Pyxis Basic Training
- Assigned to an Omnicell site: Omnicell Basic Training
Note: User access request forms must be submitted from the educational program coordinator to the assigned site mailbox before training registration.
Please contact the course manager prior to training for:
- any training inquiries, including attending at a different site
- to cancel or reschedule training
- Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Mission Memorial Hospital: ARHAMDS@fraserhealth.ca
- Surrey Memorial Hospital and Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgical Centre: SMHAMDS@fraserhealth.ca
Omnicell Basic Training Sessions
See Omnicell Basic Training Registration
For all student access questions, contact:
- Chilliwack General and Fraser Canyon Hospital: CGHAMDS@fraserhealth.ca
Eagle Ridge Hospital: ERHAMDS@fraserhealth.ca
Ridge Meadows Hospital: RMHAMDS@fraserhealth.ca
Royal Columbian Hospital: RCHAMDS@fraserhealth.ca