Barcode-associated medication administration
Please take some time to read this article, Effect of Barcode-assisted Medication Administration on Emergency Department Medication Errors
We have learnt the importance of barcode-assisted medication administration. It significantly reduces human errors and patient harm. This article discusses the potential positive impacts of implementing BCMA in a high stress, high risk environment like the emergency department. We recommend you especially focus on Results and Discussion sections.
This article also includes a limitation section, pointing out some limitations of the BCMA that pharmacists should be aware of.
You are welcome to share your experience in terms of adapting in your context or services you’ve received.
Good Pharmacy Practice: Introduction to Medication Delivery Systems
Good Pharmacy Practice: Introduction to Medication Delivery Systems
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