Purpose Statement

This article explains how the Unassigned Meds pouch works within a Med Kit. The Unassigned Meds pouch helps identify medications that have been received or transferred into a kit but are not currently assigned to a configured pouch.

Background Information

The Unassigned Meds pouch is a default pouch within each Med Kit. This pouch contains medications that are physically or operationally associated with the kit but have not been assigned to a specific pouch in the kit configuration.

This helps users quickly identify medications that may need to be reviewed, assigned, reordered, or incorporated into the kit’s pouch structure.

Required Permissions

Users must have appropriate permissions within the Medications module to manage Med Kits and pouches.

Typical permissions may include:

• Medications Module Access
• Med Kit Management permissions
• Pouch configuration permissions
• Medication inventory management permissions

Permission availability may vary based on agency configuration.

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Step-by-Step Guide

1. Understand the Unassigned Meds Pouch

1. Within a Med Kit, the Unassigned Meds pouch is a default pouch that can be managed.
2. This pouch contains medications that are not assigned to the kit configuration but have been received or transferred into the kit.

2. Open or Create a Med Kit

1. From the Med Kit List, either:
   • Select + Med Kit to create a new Med Kit, or
   • Select the Pencil icon to edit an existing Med Kit.

3. Navigate to the Pouches Tab

1. Select the Pouches tab.
2. The Unassigned Meds pouch will display.
3. To rename the pouch, select the Pencil icon.

Note: The Unassigned Meds pouch cannot be reordered. However, medications assigned to this pouch can be reordered within the pouch.

4. Review Unassigned Medications

1. If an unassigned medication has been transferred or received into the kit, it will appear in the Unassigned Meds pouch.
2. Review the medication and determine whether it should remain unassigned or be moved into a configured pouch.

Best Practices

• Review the Unassigned Meds pouch regularly to identify medications that need assignment.
• Move medications into the appropriate configured pouch when they are part of the standard kit layout.
• Rename the pouch only if your agency uses a different naming convention.
• Use the pouch as a temporary holding area for medications received or transferred into a kit unexpectedly.
• Reorder medications within the pouch as needed for easier review.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Why did a medication appear in Unassigned Meds?
The medication was received or transferred into the kit but was not assigned to a configured pouch.

Can I delete the Unassigned Meds pouch?
No. It is a default pouch used to capture medications that are not assigned elsewhere.

Can I reorder the Unassigned Meds pouch?
No. The pouch itself cannot be reordered, but medications within the pouch can be reordered.

Can I rename the Unassigned Meds pouch?
Yes. Select the Pencil icon to rename it.