Effective Approaches to Standardization and Implementation
of Smart Pump Technology
A continuing education program for pharmacists and nurses
CE credits are no longer available for this program
After studying this monograph, the reader should be able to:
Describe the recommendations of the 2006 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on preventing
medication errors that relate to infusion therapy and “smart” pump technology.
Discuss the current state of smart pump use in U.S. hospitals.
Understand the role of smart pump technology in preventing medication errors.
Create a plan for smart pump implementation, including defining scope of use, development
of drug libraries, providing education, and conducting maintenance and monitoring.
