PIOS Notices

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DateDescriptionType/Rationale
4/21/2023A check box to either include or exclude inventory with an on-hand quantity of “0” in the inventory reconciliation screen is now available.PIOS/Inventory Reconciliation
4/21/2023A “print” button was added to enhance the Inventory Reconciliation screen.PIOS/Inventory Reconciliation
4/21/2023PIOS will now send an automatic confirmation email to the user placing the medication order.PIOS/Email Confirmation Communication
5/8/2023communication about PIOS moving to IAMOnlinePIOS/Email Communication sent
5/8/2023Communication about using Pharma_ login to get into IAMOnlinePIOS/Email Communication sent
5/8/2023name of tile in IAMonline changed to "Provider Portal" PIOS/Email Communication sent
6/14/2024Sent an update regarding Bicillin shortage, will continue alternate regimen until shortage ends. Will communicate as stock becomes more available and regimen changes.PIOS/Email Communication sent
8/13/2024Additional availability of the 2.4 million Units/4 mL prefilled syringes of Bicillin® L-A (penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension) for orderingPIOS/Email Communication sent
8/29/2023PIOS Banner Available 8/29/2023 - 9/6/2023 advising users of Closure due to Fiscal Year End Inventory Thursday Aug 31st, Also Delays due to Holiday Monday through Wed sept 6.PIOS Banner
11/13/2023PIOS Banner Available 11/13/2023-11/30/2023 advising users "Due to the holiday pharmacy will be closed 11/23 and 11/24. Cold orders will only ship on Monday 11/20. Regular orders will ship Monday 11/20 and Tuesday 11/21. No orders will ship 11/22 through 11/24" PIOS Banner
12/18/2023PIOS Banner Available 12/18/2023-1/8/2024 advising users " DSHS Pharmacy Unit will be closed 12/25 & 12/26 for Christmas and 1/1 for New Years Day. Remember, refrigerated orders do not ship on Thursdays or Fridays. No orders will be processed or shipped during the specified closures. You can expect there may be some delay in receiving your order(s)." PIOS Banner
3/5/2024PIOS Banner Available 3/5/2024- 4/3/2024 advising users “DSHS Pharmacy Unit will be closed 3/29/24 for the Good Friday Holiday. Remember, Refrigerated orders do not ship Thursdays or Fridays. No Orders will be processed or shipped during the specified Closure so please plan accordingly. You can expect there may also be some delays in receiving your order(s) during this time.” PIOS Banner
7/2/2024PIOS Banner Available 7/2/2024-7/8/2024 advising users "DSHS Pharmacy Unit will be closed July 4th and 5th for the upcoming holiday. Remember, refrigerated orders do not ship on Thursdays or Fridays. No order will be processed or shipped during the specified closures. You can expect there may be some delay in receiving your order(s)."PIOS Banner
10/18/2024Per request of the Prevention team a program for HCV and HIV test kits were test and officially added into the systemPIOS/added program
10/24/2024Communication sent out about Manufacturer for Jynneos extending expiration dates for certain lot numbers (FDP00017, FDP00018, FDP00019, FDP00020) to 08/31/2026PIOS/Email Communication sent
11/19/2024PIOS Banner Available 11/19/2024-12/03/2024 advising users “DSHS Pharmacy Unit will be closed 11/27-11/30 for Thanksgiving, resuming normal business hours Monday 12/02/24. Cold Orders will ship Monday 11/25 only. No orders will be processed or shipped during the specified closures so please plan accordingly. There may be some delay in receiving your order(s) during this time.” PIOS Banner
5/28/2025PIOS Banner Available 5/27/25-6/2/2025 reminding AO/PCs to complete their annual recertification in OPAIS. Failure to recertify could result in loss of facility access to PIOS. PIOS Banner 
6/27/2025

PIOS Banner Available 6/27/2025-7/7/2025 advising of Shipment changes during July 4th Holiday Week/Weekend: Regular shipments will ship on Monday, June 30 Tuesday, July 1 Wednesday, July 2

Cold shipments will ship on Monday, June 30 Tuesday, July 1

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