Data-based program management of system-wide IV smart pump integration

Abstract Purpose Smart pump bidirectional interoperability offers automated infusion programming and documentation that can improve patient safety and workflow efficiency. This technology has been poorly implemented across US hospitals, and there is little guidance on the tracking or monitoring of i...

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Published in:American journal of health-system pharmacy 2024-01, Vol.81 (1), p.e30-e36
Main Authors: Giuliano, Karen K, Mahuren, Rebecca S, Balyeat, Jacob
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administration, Intravenous
Descriptive Report
Hospitals
Humans
Infusion Pumps
Infusions, Intravenous
Medication Errors - prevention & control
Patient Safety
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Summary:Abstract Purpose Smart pump bidirectional interoperability offers automated infusion programming and documentation that can improve patient safety and workflow efficiency. This technology has been poorly implemented across US hospitals, and there is little guidance on the tracking or monitoring of interoperability systems. The purpose of this report is to describe the successful implementation of intravenous (IV) smart pump interoperability in a large health system. Summary Bidirectional IV smart pump interoperability and compliance monitoring were implemented across a large Midwestern health system using ICU Medical’s Plum 360 and LifeCare PCA devices and Smith Medical’s MedFusion 4000 Syringe Pump devices. The hospital system’s experience in implementing and monitoring IV smart pump compliance using automated reports and a dedicated medication safety integration nurse is described. Compliance trends suggest that the implementation of IV smart pump interoperability has achieved a reduction in programming outside of the dose error reduction system, manual overrides, and IV medication administration error rates. Conclusion The monitoring of smart pump compliance has had demonstrated benefits in investigating usability concerns, recognizing system errors, and identifying increased needs for nurse training. This program can serve as an example for other healthcare systems adopting IV smart pump interoperability.
ISSN:1079-2082
1535-2900
1535-2900
DOI:10.1093/ajhp/zxad245