
Learning Center
Real-World Intravenous Smart Pump (IVSP) Medication Administration Practices
SPEAKER: Karen Guiliano & Dan Degnan
ROOM: Champagne 3/4
CONTACT HOURS: 1
CRNI RUs: 2
Although IVSPs have been associated with decreases in medication errors, they have not eliminated error and have, in fact, been identified as a major safety hazard. We will share the findings from our FDA-funded study on IVSP medication administration practices for the 1.4 billion IVSP infusions in adults delivered annually during United States (US) hospital care. This is the first known study to empirically describe the vast scope of IVSP infusions in US health care. This session will provide a foundation for clinicians and researchers to more earnestly address this critical and largely underrecognized patient safety issue.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: ⢠Describe the multiple safety and usability issues associated with IVSPs ⢠Discuss the current state of the science of evidence-based IVSP research ⢠Describe the vast scope of IVSP medication delivery and the clinical implications related to current practice ⢠Critically evaluate how the findings from this program of IVSP safety and usability research can be used to improve current clinical practice and drive future IVSP device innovation
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