I thought I would take a break from the ECRI top 10 lists of bad things causing safety related concerns and return to an issue that remains problematic within hospitals. It is now a bit over a year since my father suffered a broken knee cap, underwent surgery to repair the fracture and was then…
Month: September 2024
Barcode Administration – Recommendations
As already discussed, barcode medication administration (BCMA) systems, while valuable tools for preventing medication errors, can be vulnerable to staff developing workarounds when encountering scanning or labeling issues. These workarounds, while sometimes perceived as helpful, can compromise patient safety and lead to serious consequences. As mentioned previously, examples of unsafe BCMA practices include administering a medication…