At US hospitals, a drug mix-up is just a few keystrokes away.
At US hospitals, a drug mix-up is just a few keystrokes away. Kelman B. Kaiser Health News. April 29, 2022.
Kelman B. Kaiser Health News. April 29, 2022.
Technological solutions harbor unique risks that can result in patient harm. This article shares a response to reports of automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) menu selection limitations that contribute to mistakes. The piece suggests the implementation of a 5-letter search requirement prior to removing a medication from an ADC. It provides an update on industry response to this forcing function recommendation.