From Discovery to Implementation and Interoperability of a New Smart Infusion Pump Designed for Usability and Patient Safety

Abstract

Clinicians increasingly rely on technology designed for efficiency, ease of use, and patient safety; this is especially true for large volume infusion pumps. Drug Error Reduction Systems administered via smart infusion pumps offer beneficial safety options for intravenous medication administration, though they may increase complexity. Fort HealthCare successfully implemented smart pump technology designed by a new vendor (Ivenix, Inc.), including eventual integration with the electronic health record, in an expedited timeline through continual collaboration with key stakeholders and ongoing quality improvement.