Publications by authors named "T W Vanderveen"
Article Synopsis
- Intravenous medication errors continue to occur even with the implementation of smart pumps, indicating a need for standardized error measurement methods to enhance patient safety.
- A multisite study involving 10 hospitals in the USA assessed the frequency and types of intravenous medication errors associated with smart pump usage, encompassing 478 patients and 1164 medication administrations.
- The findings revealed that 60% of infusions had errors, with the most common issues being unauthorized medications and bypassing safety protocols, though only a small percentage of errors were potentially harmful, highlighting areas for improvement in medication administration practices.
Worth the effort?: closed-loop infusion pump integration with the EMR.
Biomed Instrum Technol
February 2014
Automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) are used widely, but safety gaps remain. Nursing-pharmacy collaboration, expert guidance, self-assessment tools, compliance with nursing best practices, and continuing education are essential to optimize the safety and productivity of ADC use.
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