Oral medication management device for facilitating reminders
By designing an easy-to-remind oral medication management device, which combines a dispensing bag and a storage unit, the problem of medication errors or omissions when nurses manage multiple elderly patients has been solved, thus improving the accuracy and safety of patient medication administration.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520956089.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-05-14
AI Technical Summary
When nurses manage medication for multiple elderly patients, they are prone to medication errors or omissions, especially when using handwritten paper notes, which increases the complexity of medication administration and makes it difficult to ensure accurate medication administration for patients.
Design an oral medication management device that facilitates reminders, including a dispensing bag, a storage compartment, and a storage compartment. The dispensing bag has a reminder section that uses different colors or text to distinguish medication times. The storage compartment is fixed to the patient's bedside, and the storage compartment has a storage cavity. Nurses can obtain medication information based on the number of dispensing bags to avoid incorrect or missed doses.
It improved the accuracy and safety of patient medication, reduced the occurrence of incorrect or missed doses due to nurses managing too many patients, and improved medication adherence.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of medication management, and more specifically, to an oral medication management device that is easy to remind users of medications. Background Technology
[0002] With the accelerating aging of my country's population, the proportion of elderly hospitalized patients has increased significantly. Statistics show that approximately 78% of patients over 65 years of age require at least three medications simultaneously, and this combination therapy greatly increases the complexity of medication management. In daily clinical nursing work, nurses typically need to manage the medications of at least six to eight wards independently. Although each patient's medication needs are different, the complexity of managing medications for all patients can cause significant work challenges for nurses.
[0003] Currently, to ensure accurate medication administration for every elderly patient, nurses mostly use handwritten paper notes to record medication information when dispensing medications, reminding nurses to pay attention to each patient's medication dosage. However, because the dosage varies for each medication—some are taken three times a day, others twice or once a day, and some even have specific timing requirements—it's easy for nurses to administer the wrong or missed doses when helping elderly patients take their medication. This is especially true when nurses are managing a larger number of patients; handwritten paper notes are even more likely to lead to medication errors or omissions for elderly patients. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies where nurses managing too many elderly patients are prone to medication errors or missed doses. This invention provides an oral medication management device that facilitates reminders. The device allows nurses to intuitively obtain the patient's medication status for the day, avoiding medication errors or missed doses due to mistakes.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A convenient oral medication management device is provided, comprising a dispensing bag, a storage section, and a storage compartment. The dispensing bag stores a single dose of medication for the patient and has a reminder feature. The storage section can be fixedly installed at the patient's bedside and has a fixing device; the dispensing bag without medication in its inner cavity can be fixed to the fixing device. The storage compartment has several storage chambers, and the dispensing bag containing medication can be located in each storage chamber. The reminder feature on the dispensing bag can be a sticker or color block of different colors to distinguish whether the medication contained in the dispensing bag is for the patient to take in the morning, noon, or evening. Alternatively, the reminder can be labeled with the words "morning," "noon," or "evening" to remind nurses. The label can be pasted onto the dispensing bag or sprayed onto it.
[0007] In use, this oral medication management device first places the patient's single dose into the dispensing bag according to the reminder label on the bag. Then, the bag containing the pills is stored in the storage chamber of the medication storage unit. When it is necessary to remind or even assist the patient in taking their medication, the dispensing bag containing the required medication is retrieved from the storage chamber according to the reminder label. The bag is then opened, and the patient takes the medication. After the patient has finished taking their medication, the empty dispensing bag is secured to the fastener in the storage unit. The storage unit is fixed to the patient's bedside, allowing nurses to track the number of dispensing bags on it to obtain the patient's daily medication information, preventing medication errors or omissions. After the daily statistics are completed, the dispensing bags can be removed from the storage unit for reuse.
[0008] This utility model provides an easy-to-remind oral medication management device that can obtain the patient's medication information for the day from the medication bag at the patient's bedside. This can prevent nurses from making mistakes or missing doses when reminding or helping patients take their medication due to the large number of patients they manage, thus enabling patients to take their medication accurately and improving medication safety and compliance.
[0009] Furthermore, the medicine dispensing bag includes a first side and a second side, which are connected to each other to form a cavity for storing medicine. The reminder part is fixedly disposed on the first side, and the opening of the cavity has a sealing part. The two sides of the sealing part are respectively connected to the first side and the second side. The first side and the second side of the medicine dispensing bag can be non-woven fabric, gauze, or soft plastic. The edges of the two sides are fixed by sewing or heat sealing to form a pocket-shaped medicine dispensing bag. The sealing part can be a snap (button-and-loop fastener), Velcro, or zipper, etc., to prevent the medicine inside the medicine dispensing bag from falling out.
[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a support plate, which is fixedly installed on the second side, with its top protruding from the dispensing bag. The support plate improves the overall rigidity and pressure resistance of the dispensing bag, ensuring it remains upright even after being inserted into the storage and holding sections, facilitating organization and storage, and avoiding the drawbacks of traditional soft dispensing bags that are easily deformed and difficult to organize. The top of the support plate protrudes from the dispensing bag, allowing nurses to grip the top of the support plate when handling the bag, making operation easier.
[0011] Furthermore, there are three fixing members, arranged sequentially on the storage section. The storage section includes a fixing plate that can be fixed to the head of the patient's bed, and the fixing members include magnetic components that can attract the support plate. There are three fixing members, which can be used to fix the medication bags for the patient's morning, noon, and evening medications, achieving zoned management of the medication bags. The fixing members are magnetic, allowing the fixing members and medication bags to connect magnetically, making it easier to fix and remove the medication bags from the fixing plate. The support plate can be provided with magnets that attract the magnetic components, thus fixing the support plate to the fixing plate. Alternatively, the support plate can be made of an attractive iron plate, in which case the mutual attraction between the support plate and the magnetic components can be achieved without setting magnets on the support plate. In addition to magnetic fixation, the medication bags can also be fixed to the fixing plate by snap-fit connections, plug-in connections, etc.
[0012] Furthermore, the medicine storage section includes a base plate and partitions that can be fixedly mounted on the base plate. The partitions form the storage cavity, and a flipping assembly is rotatably connected within the storage cavity. The flipping assembly is rotatably mounted within the storage cavity and has a placement cavity where the dispensing bag is located. There are several storage cavities, each containing one flipping assembly. The partitions include vertical and horizontal partitions, which together form the sidewalls of the storage cavity. The base plate forms the bottom surface for storage. The dispensing bag containing the medicine is placed in the placement cavity of the flipping assembly, and the dispensing bag is placed into the storage cavity via the flipping assembly. The placement cavity of the flipping assembly can be completely located within the storage cavity. When the dispensing bag needs to be removed, the flipping assembly is rotated so that the top of the placement cavity extends to the outside of the storage cavity, and then the dispensing bag is removed from the placement cavity. After the dispensing bag is removed, the flipping assembly is pushed back to its original position. At this time, the flipping assembly is completely placed within the storage cavity, forming a sealed space that effectively prevents dust and other foreign objects from entering. There are several storage chambers, and each storage chamber can be used to store the medicine for one patient.
[0013] Furthermore, the flip assembly includes a flip panel, a flip base plate, a flip back plate, and a flip side plate. The flip panel, flip base plate, flip back plate, and flip side plate are fixedly connected to form the mounting cavity. The bottom of the flip side plate has a rotating protrusion, and the partition plate has a rotating hole. The rotating protrusion is located in the rotating hole and is rotatably connected to the rotating hole. The top of the flip side plate has an anti-slip part that can abut against the partition plate. The rotating protrusion is cylindrical, and the rotating hole is circular. The flip assembly is fixed in the storage cavity by an interference fit between the anti-slip part and the storage cavity. The anti-slip part can be made of soft silicone or soft rubber, etc. When the flip assembly is in the storage cavity, the flip side plate and the side wall of the storage cavity can compress and deform the anti-slip part, and the friction between the anti-slip part and the side wall of the storage cavity completes the fixation of the flip assembly in the storage cavity. The top of the flip assembly is an inclined surface, and the top of the storage cavity can fit against the top of the flip assembly, which can further reduce the opening and closing resistance and make the operation more effortless.
[0014] Furthermore, it also includes two flip-up partitions, which are fixedly installed between the flip-up front panel and the flip-up back panel. The two flip-up partitions divide the placement cavity into a first placement cavity, a second placement cavity, and a third placement cavity. The two flip-up partitions divide the placement cavity into three sections, and the three placement cavities can respectively store the medicine bags required for the patient to take three times a day (morning, noon, and evening).
[0015] Furthermore, the flip panel is a transparent panel with a slot for storing sticky notes. The transparent panel allows nurses to easily observe the number of medication bags inside the placement cavity. The transparent design of the flip panel allows medical staff to easily observe the retention of medication bags, quickly confirm the medication status of different patients, and improve work efficiency. The outer side of the flip panel has a slot for securing sticky notes, allowing medical staff to easily update patient information corresponding to bed numbers by changing sticky notes; this is simple to operate and improves information update efficiency.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] This utility model provides an easy-to-remind oral medication management device that can obtain the patient's medication information for the day from the medication bag at the patient's bedside. This can prevent nurses from making mistakes or missing doses when reminding or helping patients take their medication due to the large number of patients they manage, thus ensuring that patients can take their medication accurately. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a convenient oral medication management device.
[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the dispensing bag for a convenient reminder oral medication management device;
[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A;
[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram illustrating the working state of the storage section of an oral medication management device designed for easy reminders;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working status of the medication storage section of an oral medication management device designed for easy reminders.
[0023] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the storage compartment of an oral medication management device for easy reminder purposes;
[0024] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of a flip-up assembly for an easy-to-remind oral medication management device;
[0025] Figure 8 A schematic diagram illustrating the working state of a flip-up assembly in a convenient reminder oral medication management device;
[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another working state of the flip-up assembly of an oral medication management device that is easy to remind users of its operation.
[0027] In the attached diagram: 1. Medicine bag; 2. Storage section; 3. Medicine storage section; 4. Flip assembly; 101. Reminder section; 102. First side; 103. Second side; 104. Receiving cavity; 105. Support plate; 201. Fixing plate; 301. Base plate; 302. Partition; 303. Storage cavity; 321. Rotating hole; 401. Flip panel; 402. Flip bottom plate; 403. Flip back plate; 404. Flip side plate; 405. Placement cavity; 406. Flip partition; 441. Rotating protrusion; 442. Anti-slip part; 411. Receiving groove. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only, representing schematic diagrams rather than actual physical objects, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.
[0029] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0030] Example 1
[0031] This embodiment is a first embodiment of an oral medication management device that facilitates reminders, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it includes a dispensing bag 1, a storage section 2, and a medication storage section 3; the dispensing bag 1 is used to store a patient's single dose of medication, and the dispensing bag 1 is equipped with a reminder section 101; the storage section 2 can be fixedly installed at the head of the patient's bed, and the storage section 2 is equipped with a fixing device, and the dispensing bag 1 with no medication in its inner cavity can be fixed to the fixing device; the medication storage section 3 is equipped with several storage cavities 303, and the dispensing bag 1 with medication stored in its inner cavity can be located in the storage cavity 303.
[0032] The working principle or process of this embodiment is as follows:
[0033] When using the oral medication management device, firstly, the patient's single dose of medication is placed into the dispensing bag 1 according to the reminder section 101 on the dispensing bag 1. Then, the dispensing bag 1 containing the pills is stored in the storage cavity 303 of the medication storage section 3. When it is necessary to remind or even assist the patient in taking the medication, the dispensing bag 1 containing the required medication is taken from the storage cavity 303 according to the reminder section 101. Then, the dispensing bag 1 is opened, and the patient takes the medication. After the patient has taken the medication, the empty dispensing bag 1 is fixed to the fixing piece of the storage section 2. The storage section 2 is fixed to the patient's bedside. The nurse can obtain the patient's medication information for the day based on the number of dispensing bags 1 on the storage section 2, avoiding the patient taking the wrong or missed doses. After the daily statistics are completed, the dispensing bags 1 on the storage section 2 can also be removed for reuse.
[0034] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows:
[0035] The convenient oral medication management device of this embodiment can obtain the patient's medication status for the day based on the medication bag 1 on the bedside storage section 2. This can avoid the situation where nurses remind or help patients take the wrong medication or miss a dose due to the large number of patients they manage, so that patients can take their medication accurately and improve medication safety and compliance.
[0036] Example 2
[0037] This embodiment is a second embodiment of an oral medication management device that facilitates reminders. Based on the first embodiment, this embodiment further defines the medication bag 1.
[0038] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the medicine bag 1 includes a first side 102 and a second side 103. A cavity 104 for storing medicines is formed between the interconnected first side 102 and second side 103. A reminder part 101 is fixedly disposed on the first side 102. The opening of the cavity 104 has a sealing part, with the first side 102 and the second side 103 respectively connected to both sides of the sealing part. The first side 102 and the second side 103 are made of non-woven fabric and are connected by edge stitching. The sealing part is a snap fastener, with the male and female ends of the snap fastener fixed to the first side 102 and the second side 103 respectively.
[0039] Specifically, it also includes a support plate 105, which is fixedly installed on the second side 103, with the top of the support plate 105 protruding from the opening of the medicine bag 1.
[0040] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows:
[0041] The support plate 105 improves the overall rigidity and pressure resistance of the dispensing bag 1, allowing it to remain sturdy even after being inserted into the storage section 2 and the medicine storage section 3. This facilitates organization and storage, avoiding the drawbacks of traditional soft dispensing bags 1, which are prone to deformation and difficult to organize. The top of the support plate 105 protrudes from the opening of the dispensing bag 1, allowing nurses to grip the top of the support plate 105 when handling the bag, making it easier for them to operate.
[0042] Example 3
[0043] This embodiment is a third embodiment of an oral medication management device that facilitates reminders. Based on the second embodiment, this embodiment further defines the storage section 2.
[0044] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, there are three fasteners, which are arranged sequentially on the storage section 2. The storage section 2 includes a fixing plate 201 that can be fixed to the head of the patient's bed. The fasteners include magnetic components that can attract a support plate 105. The support plate 105 is an iron plate that can be attracted to the magnetic components.
[0045] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows:
[0046] There are three fasteners, which can be used to secure the medication bags 1 taken by the patient three times a day (morning, noon, and evening), enabling zoned management of the medication bags 1. The fasteners are magnetic, allowing the fasteners and medication bags 1 to be connected magnetically, making it easier to fix and remove the medication bags 1 on the fixing plate 201.
[0047] Example 4
[0048] This embodiment is a fourth embodiment of an oral medication management device that facilitates reminders. Based on the second embodiment, this embodiment further defines the medication storage section 3.
[0049] Specifically, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the medicine storage section 3 includes a base plate 301 and a partition plate 302 fixedly installed on the base plate 301. A storage cavity 303 is formed between the partition plates 302. A flipping assembly 4 is rotatably connected in the storage cavity 303. The flipping assembly 4 can be fixed in the storage cavity 303. A placement cavity 405 is provided in the flipping assembly 4, and the medicine bag 1 is located in the placement cavity 405.
[0050] Specifically, such as Figures 7-9 As shown, the flip assembly 4 includes a flip panel 401, a flip base plate 402, a flip back plate 403, and a flip side plate 404. The flip panel 401, flip base plate 402, flip back plate 403, and flip side plate 404 are fixedly connected to form a mounting cavity 405. The bottom of the flip side plate 404 is provided with a rotating protrusion 441, and the partition 302 is provided with a rotating hole 321. The rotating protrusion 441 is located in the rotating hole 321 and is rotatably connected to the rotating hole 321. The top of the flip side plate 404 is provided with an anti-slip part 442, which can abut against the partition 302.
[0051] Specifically, the top of the flip component 4 is an inclined surface, and the top of the storage cavity 303 can fit against the top of the flip component 4.
[0052] Specifically, it also includes two flip partitions 406, which are fixedly installed between the flip panel 401 and the flip back panel 403. The two flip partitions 406 divide the mounting cavity 405 into a first mounting cavity, a second mounting cavity and a third mounting cavity.
[0053] Specifically, the flip panel 401 is a transparent panel, and the flip panel 401 is provided with a receiving slot 411 for storing sticky notes.
[0054] Specifically, the top of the flip panel 401 extends upward to form an arc-shaped protrusion.
[0055] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows:
[0056] The top of the flip assembly 4 is inclined, allowing the top of the storage cavity 303 to fit snugly against the top of the flip assembly 4, further reducing opening and closing resistance and making operation easier. Two flip partitions 406 divide the placement cavity 405 into three compartments, each capable of storing a medication bag 1 for the patient's morning, noon, and evening medications. A transparent panel allows nurses to easily observe the number of medication bags 1 within the placement cavity 405. The transparent panel of the flip panel 401 allows medical staff to easily observe the retention status of the medication bags 1, quickly confirming the medication status of different patients and improving work efficiency. A slot 411 for storing sticky notes is located on the outer side of the flip panel 401, allowing medical staff to easily update patient information corresponding to bed numbers by changing sticky notes; this simple operation improves information update efficiency. The top of the flip panel 401 extends upwards to form an arc-shaped protrusion, allowing medical staff to easily open the flip assembly 4 via this protrusion.
[0057] In the specific implementation of the above embodiments, the technical features can be combined in any non-contradictory way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the above technical features are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features is not contradictory, it should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0058] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A convenient reminder-based oral medication management device, characterized in that, It includes a medicine bag (1), a storage section (2), and a medicine storage section (3); The medication bag (1) is used to store a patient's single dose of medication, and the medication bag (1) is provided with a reminder part (101); The storage section (2) can be fixedly installed at the head of the patient's bed. The storage section (2) is provided with a fixing member. The medicine bag (1) with no medicine in its inner cavity can be fixed to the fixing member. The medicine storage section (3) is provided with a plurality of storage cavities (303), and the medicine bag (1) storing medicine in the cavity can be located in the storage cavity (303).
2. The convenient oral medication management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The medicine bag (1) includes a first side (102) and a second side (103). The first side (102) and the second side (103) are connected to each other to form a cavity (104) for storing medicine. The reminder part (101) is fixedly disposed on the first side (102). The opening of the cavity (104) is provided with a sealing part. The two sides of the sealing part are respectively connected to the first side (102) and the second side (103).
3. The convenient oral medication management device according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a support plate (105), which is fixedly installed on the second side (103), and the top of the support plate (105) protrudes from the opening of the medicine bag (1).
4. The convenient oral medication management device according to claim 3, characterized in that, There are three fasteners, which are arranged sequentially on the storage part (2).
5. The convenient oral medication management device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The storage section (2) includes a fixing plate (201) that can be fixed to the head of the patient's bed, and the fixing member includes a magnetic element that can attract the support plate (105).
6. The convenient oral medication management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The medicine storage section (3) includes a base plate (301) and a partition plate (302) fixedly installed on the base plate (301). The storage cavity (303) is formed between the partition plates (302). A flipping assembly (4) is rotatably connected in the storage cavity (303). The flipping assembly (4) can be fixed in the storage cavity (303). A placement cavity (405) is provided in the flipping assembly (4). The medicine bag (1) is located in the placement cavity (405).
7. The convenient oral medication management device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the storage cavities (303) is provided with a flipping assembly (4).
8. The convenient oral medication management device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The flipping assembly (4) includes a flipping panel (401), a flipping base plate (402), a flipping back plate (403), and a flipping side plate (404). The flipping panel (401), the flipping base plate (402), the flipping back plate (403), and the flipping side plate (404) are fixedly connected to form the mounting cavity (405). The bottom of the flipping side plate (404) is provided with a rotating protrusion (441). The partition plate (302) is provided with a rotating hole (321). The rotating protrusion (441) is located in the rotating hole (321) and is rotatably connected to the rotating hole (321). The top of the flipping side plate (404) is provided with an anti-slip part (442), which can abut against the partition plate (302).
9. The convenient oral medication management device according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes two flip-up partitions (406), which are fixedly installed between the flip-up panel (401) and the flip-up back panel (403). The two flip-up partitions (406) divide the mounting cavity (405) into a first mounting cavity, a second mounting cavity and a third mounting cavity.
10. The convenient oral medication management device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The flip panel (401) is a transparent panel, and the flip panel (401) is provided with a receiving slot (411) for storing sticky notes.