Abstract
This poster presents a process improvement project that was implemented leveraging current IV pump technology to standardize safe medication administration through calculation support of boluses given from the infusing bag. The electronic medical record (EMR) had not supported documentation of this safe practice, leading to variation in practice.
Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss how current technology can be leveraged to assist with error reduction within a hospital environment
- Review how a multidisciplinary team worked together to improve patient safety surrounding IV medication administration
- Identify cost and efficiency savings related to bolusing medication from a running infusion bag
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quality Improvement
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Medication Safety, IV Pump Technology, IV Bolus, Cost Savings, Nursing Efficiency
Conference Name
ANA Quality and Innovation Conference/ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference®
Conference Year
2019
Conference Location
Orlando, Florida, USA
Conference Host
American Nurses Association,American Nurses Credentialing Center
Recommended Citation
Giovannini, Patricia and Melrose, Diane, "Medication safety: Bolus from the bag" (2024). Group: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). 14.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/gen_sub_ancc/14
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Self-submission
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