The present disclosure is directed to a tool that can be used to order,dispense, locate, request and administer medications as well as locate, issueand administer medical items and supplies for patients from a plurality ofentry points into the system, e.g. handheld devices, mobile cart, etc. Newworkflows and functionality for various devices such as dispensing devices(automated dispensing cabinets) and issuing devices (e.g. open shelving) arealso disclosed. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract shouldnot be used to construe the claims.
