Technological methods used to prevent errors aren't infallible

Though technology has helped significantly to improve medication safety, the fact remains that human interaction still plays a role. Overcoming human error takes vigilance and a commitment from everyone on a hospital's staff. Through the implementation and use of proper protocols for everything from infusion pumps to pharmacy computer systems, a safer environment can be created for patients. Another means of mitigating human error is to ensure that health care workers are properly trained on all new technological systems.