Effect of barcode-assisted medication administration on emergency department medication errors.

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Effect of barcode-assisted medication administration on emergency department medication errors.

October 2, 2013

Bonkowski J, Carnes C, Melucci J, et al. Acad Emerg Med. 2013;20(8):801-6.

Implementation of barcode-assisted medication administration was associated with an 80% reduction in medication administration errors in an urban emergency department.

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