Changing smart pump vendors: lessons learned.
Arthur KJ, Catlin AC, Quebe A, et al. Changing Smart Pump Vendors: Lessons Learned. Hosp Pharm. 2016;51(9):782-789.
Changes in processes, devices, and technologies can increase risk of human error. This commentary discusses how switching from one smart pump system to another can have unintended consequences and recommends tactics to prevent the problems associated with implementing new technology from reaching patients.