Application of the IV Medication Harm Index to assess the nature of harm averted by "smart" infusion safety systems.

Carolyn K Williams; Ray R Maddox; Elizabeth Heape; Hal E Richards; Diane L Griffiths; Richard E Crass

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Application of the IV Medication Harm Index to assess the nature of harm averted by "smart" infusion safety systems.

November 8, 2006

Williams CK, Maddox RR, Heape E, et al. J Patient Saf. 2008;2(3).

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The research team studied the impact of a smart infusion system on patient harm. The results suggest that the systems were effective in averting harm and can help identify areas for improvement in IV medication delivery.

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