The frequency of intravenous medication administration errors related to smart infusion pumps: a multihospital observational study

O. Schnock, Kumiko; C. Dykes, Patricia; Albert, Jennifer; Ariosto, Deborah; Call, Rosemary; Cameron, Caitlin; L. Carroll, Diane; G. Drucker, Adrienne; Fang, Linda; A Garcia-Palm, Christine; Hüsch, M; R. Maddox, Ray; McDonald, Nicole; McGuire, Julie; Rafie, Sally; Robertson, Emilee; Saine, Deb; Sawyer, Melinda; Smith, Lisa; Dixon Stinger, Kristy; W. Vanderveen, Timothy; C. S. Wade, E.; Yoon, Catherine; R. Lipsitz, Stuart; W. Bates, David

doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004465

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The frequency of intravenous medication administration errors related to smart infusion pumps: a multihospital observational study

Published in BMJ Quality & Safety • Feb 23, 2016

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Kumiko O. Schnock

Patricia C. Dykes

Jennifer Albert

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Intravenous medication errors persist despite the use of smart pumps. This suggests the need for a standardised methodology for measuring errors and highlights the importance of identifying issues around smart pump medication administration in order to improve patient safety. OBJECTIVE...

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Observational study

Medicine

Administration (probate law)

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