This session examines how smart pump–electronic health record (EHR) interoperability improves infusion safety, accuracy, and workflow efficiency. Participants will explore how bidirectional data exchange between pumps and EHRs reduces manual programming errors and enhances clinical decision-making. The discussion will highlight key technical and clinical components that support safe, reliable integration, along with real-world outcomes demonstrating error reduction and workflow optimization. Common challenges, such as data mapping, validation, and user adoption will be addressed, with practical strategies for overcoming them. Attendees will also learn how to use interoperability data and continuous quality improvement (CQI) methods to monitor performance and drive ongoing safety improvements. By the end of the session, participants will gain a clear understanding of how to implement, sustain, and optimize interoperable infusion systems.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: 

• Understand the role of smart pumps in enhancing infusion safety
• Recognize the benefits and challenges of interoperability with clinical systems
• Explain how smart pump EHR interoperability enhances infusion safety and workflow efficiency
• Identify key technical and clinical components of interoperable infusion systems
• Summarize current evidence and outcomes from interoperability implementations
• Recognize common challenges and strategies for maintaining safe, reliable integration
• Utilize data and CQI methods to monitor and improve interoperable infusion practices
• Identify best practices for drug library programming and maintenance

CRNI® RUs: This session has been approved for 2 CRNI® recertification units and meets the non INS Meeting criteria.

Contact Hours: This session has been approved for 1 contact hour

Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: January 29, 2029

To receive contact hours for this educational activity, you are required to attend the entire educational activity and complete the evaluation.

The Infusion Nurses Society is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14209. The certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.