Berger Health System Partners With Pharmacy Automation Leader to Improve Patient Safety

BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Health System, recognized as one of the safest health systems by the Ohio Hospital Association, upgrades to AutoCarousel® HD by Talyst, a leader of pharmacy automation. The new technology provides improved inventory control, and has a built-to-last 10 years guarantee.

Berger Health System, a Talyst customer for over five years, is also implementing AutoPharm®, AutoPack™ and AutoLabel® to help reduce medication errors and improve patient safety.

"Berger Health System is committed to enhancing the safety, education and service needs of our patients," said Aaron Kanas, Director of Pharmacy at Berger Health System. "Talyst's technologies have helped us with this initiative over the years as we continue to adopt state of the art technology to improve our services for our patients."

"At Talyst, we always think of our customer needs first when we develop our products," said Carla Corkern, Chief Executive Officer at Talyst. "Our latest carousel technology is easy to use, accurate, and built to last for 10 years."

About Berger Health System

Founded in 1930, Berger Health System is a full service hospital and community healthcare system serving the residents of Pickaway County and its surrounding communities. With over 200 physicians on its medical staff, Berger is committed to offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient care services across a number of Pickaway County locations. For more information on Berger Health System, visit us online at www.bergerhealth.com and follow us on Twitter @BergerHealthSys.

About Talyst

Talyst, a leader in pharmacy automation, helps pharmacies enhance efficiency, provide greater inventory control and improve patient safety by delivering enterprise-class software and proven hardware components. Talyst's solutions manage medications across the entire health system. As of 2011, Talyst has installed automated systems in more than 500 acute-care hospitals, integrated healthcare systems, long-term care facilities, and correctional institutions. Talyst engineers the safer pharmacy and is your expert partner in complex pharmacy operations. Follow us on Twitter @Talyst_Inc or visit us at www.talyst.com.

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