Infuse safety, one pump at a time

Article Abstract:

Studies have shown that in the US, 35% of all medication errors resulting in significant patient harm are the result of intravenous (I.V.) pump errors. The manner in which the Cuero, Texas-based Cuero Community Hospital streamlined its various infusion pump units with the help of a wireless network from point of prescription to point of application, thereby reducing the chance for human error in administering the drugs and keeping the patients healthy, is discussed.

United States, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, Surgical and medical instruments, Syringe & Peristaltic Pumps, Drug infusion pumps

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Bar-coded patient ID: Review an organizational approach to vendor selection

Article Abstract:

Bar-coded patient ID bands that are used to reduce errors during medication administration, laboratory testing and blood transfusion are discussed. A vendor-selection tool that would help in selecting the right vendor for procuring bar-coded patient ID bands was developed based on review of the organizational and IS departmental strategic plans as a foundation for selection criteria.

Bar codes

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Pressure ulcers and quality issues

Article Abstract:

Pressure ulcer treatment and prevention recommendations are presented.

Care and treatment, Practice guidelines (Medicine), Bedsores, Decubitus ulcer

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