Intravenous medication safety and smart infusion systems: lessons learned and future opportunities.

Carol Keohane; Judy Hayes; Catherine Saniuk; Jeffrey M. Rothschild; David W. Bates

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Intravenous medication safety and smart infusion systems: lessons learned and future opportunities.

October 19, 2005

Keohane C, Hayes J, Saniuk C, et al. J Infus Nurs. 2005;28(5):321-328.

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Investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital describe their experience with installing smart pump technologies. They suggest utilizing the evidence at each stage of deployment, supporting staff competence with the system, and building strong vendor relationships to support successful implementation.

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