An interprofessional qualitative study of barriers and potential solutions for the safe use of insulin in the hospital setting.
Rousseau M-P, Beauchesne M-F, Naud A-S, et al. An interprofessional qualitative study of barriers and potential solutions for the safe use of insulin in the hospital setting. Can J Diabetes. 2014;38(2):85-9. doi:10.1016/j.jcjd.2014.01.013.
This focus group study among physicians, nurses, and pharmacists in the hospital setting found that variability in practices for inpatient insulin use contributed to adverse events. The authors advocate for a systems approach to insulin management to enhance safety. A past AHRQ WebM&M commentary suggested that a uniform algorithm for insulin administration be implemented in all acute care settings.