Publications by authors named "Lisa M Infanti"
Objectives: Smart pump interoperability is a newer technology integrating intravenous medication -infusion instructions from the electronic medical record into a smart pump. This technology has demonstrated significantly decreased medication errors in the adult population; however, this has not been reported in pediatrics. The purpose of this study was to compare the frequency and severity of infusion related errors before and after the implementation of smart pump interoperability at a pediatric institution.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImmunization Adherence in Children With Sickle Cell Disease: A Single-Institution Experience.
J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther
January 2020
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluates the immunization adherence of children with sickle cell disease and functional asplenia in Kentucky, revealing a low adherence rate of only 6% to the recommended vaccination schedule.
- While compliance is high for the Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine, rates for meningococcal and pneumococcal vaccines are notably lower, with meningococcal B at just 25%.
- The findings indicate a need for quality improvement strategies to enhance both vaccination rates and documentation in the Kentucky Immunization Registry (KYIR) for this vulnerable group.