BWH Researchers Find That Using Bar-Code Technology with eMAR Drastically Reduces Medication Administration and Transcription Errors
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The authors also suggest that decision support embedded within computerized physician-order entry (CPOE) and bar-code eMAR technology would play complementary roles in medication safety efforts.See Channel 5s coverage of Dr. Eric Poons study: http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/23464100/detail.html Brigham and Womens Hospital (BWH) is a 777-bed nonprofit teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a founding member of Partners HealthCare, an integrated health care delivery network.Transcription errors and their associated potential drug-related adverse events were essentially eliminated.“Our study shows that this set of technology can make the delivery of hospital care safer.While CPOE is more likely to prevent errors that result from bad judgment, insufficient knowledge, or incomplete clinical information when choosing a therapeutic plan, bar-code eMAR technology is more likely to prevent errors associated with memory lapses or mental slips in executing a therapeutic plan.See Channel 5s coverage of Dr. Eric Poons study: http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/23464100/detail.htmlBrigham and Womens Hospital (BWH) is a 777-bed nonprofit teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a founding member of Partners HealthCare, an integrated health care delivery network.For more information about BWH, please visit http://www.brighamandwomens.org/.### Contact Information Brigham and Womens Hospital Suzanne Benz (617) 534-1604 http://www.brighamandwomens.org/ 75 Francis Street Boston, MA 02115 USA Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Brigham and Womens Hospital Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend