February 23, 2011 | In: Healthcare Barcoding Influencers
In a statement published in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacists (Vol. 68, Mar 1, 2011), the American Society of Health System Pharmacists recommended bar-code verification systems as important tool in patient safety and quality care. "The...
February 22, 2011 | In: Healthcare Barcoding Influencers
Purpose. Medication-error alerts for warfarin orders detected by a bar-code-assisted medication administration (BCMA) system were evaluated. Methods. All patients receiving warfarin who were admitted to a university medical center between July 1, 2008,...
February 21, 2011 | In: Healthcare Barcoding Influencers
Across the country, healthcare organizations of every size are turning to solutions for health information technology. From community hospitals to integrated delivery networks and everything in between, healthcare providers are using HIT to help their...
February 16, 2011 | In: Healthcare Barcoding Influencers
Preventing Medication Errors: A $21 Billion Opportunity Washington, DC: National Priorities Partnership and National Quality Forum; December 2010. This briefing sheet reviews the opportunities, solutions, and drivers for medication safety...
February 14, 2011 | In: Healthcare Barcoding Influencers
Impact of Barcode Medication Administration on Nursing Activity Patterns and Usage Experience in Taiwan. Huang HY, Lee TT. Author Affiliations: Taipei Veterans General Hospital (Ms Huang); National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences...
February 11, 2011 | In: Healthcare Barcoding Influencers
Bar Code Medication Administration Technology: Characterization of High-Alert Medication Triggers and Clinician Workarounds (February). Miller DF, Fortier CR, Garrison KL. PGY-1 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Resident, Medical University of...
February 10, 2011 | In: Healthcare Barcoding Influencers
Merced Sun-Star, The (CA) Copyright 2011 McClatchy-Tribune Information Services February 8, 2011 Bar code system tracks hospital's medications: Technology designed to keep Mercy patients safer. YESENIA AMARO yamaro@mercedsun-star.com Mercy...
February 8, 2011 | In: Healthcare Barcoding Influencers, POC Headlines
Inside the Muses During this year's unSUMMIT for Bedside Barcoding host Mark Neuenschwander will hold a truly unconventional conversation with pioneers George Laurer and Bill Selmeier whose invention and leadership took barcoding at the point of sale...
January 3, 2011 | In: Healthcare Barcoding Influencers
BCMA Lessons Learned Early adopters of medication safety technology offer implementation tips by Liz Parks When implemented successfully, a bar code medication administration system (BCMA) can improve patient safety and reduce overall costs. However,...
December 24, 2010 | In: Healthcare Barcoding Influencers
Barbara L. Olson will present on actionable ways to improve outcomes in the New Year Bellevue, WA Pharmacy OneSource, software-as-a-service provider of the Sentri7 real-time clinical surveillance system, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar...