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Implementation of a Smart Pump Champions Program to Decrease Potential Patient Harm.

Implementation of a Smart Pump Champions Program to Decrease Potential Patient Harm.

Authors :
Orto, Victoria
Hendrix, Cristina C.
Griffith, Barbara
Shaikewitz, S. Theodore
Source :
Journal of Nursing Care Quality; Apr-Jun2015, Vol. 30 Issue 2, p138-143, 6p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Compliance with safety features on smart pumps with drug libraries is a challenge for health care systems. Noncompliance and workarounds heighten the risk for adverse drug events and subsequent costs of patient care. This quality improvement project describes a pump champion innovation implemented over a 6-month period. There was a significant increase in nurses' compliance to drug library software in smart pumps and a decrease in severe harms averted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10573631
Volume :
30
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
101672978
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000090