Creating a Culture of Safety Around Bar-Code Medication Administration: An Evidence-Based Evaluation Framework.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Bar-code medication administration (BCMA) effectiveness is contingent upon compliance with best-practice protocols. We developed a 4-phased BCMA evaluation program to evaluate the degree of integration of current evidence into BCMA policies, procedures, and practices; identify barriers to best-practice BCMA use; and modify BCMA practice in concert with changes to the practice environment. This program provides an infrastructure for frontline nurses to partner with hospital leaders to continually evaluate and improve BCMA using a systematic process.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Kelly, K; Harrington, L; Matos, P; Turner, B; Johnson, C

Published Date

  • January 2016

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 46 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 30 - 37

PubMed ID

  • 26641468

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1539-0721

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0002-0443

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/nna.0000000000000290

Language

  • eng