SPEAKER: Jeannine Blake & Karen Guiliano
ROOM: Champagne 3/4
CONTACT HOURS: 1
CRNI RUs: 2

The use of IVSPs is associated with increased cognitive workload for nurses, usability errors due to poor system design, and flow-related medication errors that are difficult to detect at the point-of-care. The presenters will review results from their large body of research on IVSP usability and describe causes and mitigation strategies for many known issues related to flow rate accuracy. Several real-world, case study examples will be used to clearly illustrate related concepts within the context of nursing practice and patient safety. This session will review the evidence related to IVSP usability and accuracy, including a discussion of implications for nursing workflow and patient care. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: • Understand common sources of errors related to IVSP use • Discuss the issue of flow rate accuracy and the implications of inaccurate flow rates • Employ critical thinking strategies to improve patient safety when using IVSPs