Effective Approaches to Standardization and Implementation
of Smart Pump Technology
A continuing education program for pharmacists and nurses
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.
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