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Methodologies for sustaining barcode medication administration compliance. A multi-disciplinary approach.

Judy McNulty1, Eileen Donnelly, Kris Iorio

  • 1Solaris Health System, Edison, NJ, USA.

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Barcode medication administration (BCMA) systems can be undermined by workarounds. Solaris Health System achieved 95% BCMA compliance by addressing technology and process issues with frontline nurse input.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare technology
  • Patient safety
  • Nursing informatics

Background:

  • Nursing workarounds and technology failures can compromise barcode medication administration (BCMA) system benefits.
  • Sustaining high compliance rates with BCMA presents significant challenges in healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail Solaris Health System's methodical approach to overcoming challenges and achieving sustained high compliance with BCMA.
  • To share best practices for BCMA implementation and optimization with other healthcare organizations.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary team (nursing, pharmacy, IT) engaged frontline nurses and managers through meetings and interviews.
  • Identified 12 educational, technological, and process-related issues impacting BCMA compliance.
  • Developed targeted action plans, including enhanced training, improved wireless infrastructure, and system modifications like 'hard stops'.

Main Results:

  • Achieved and sustained 95 percent compliance with barcode medication administration.
  • Successfully addressed identified educational, technological, and process barriers.
  • Demonstrated the effectiveness of a collaborative, frontline-engaged approach.

Conclusions:

  • Executive dedication, frontline nurse engagement in solution design, and robust support systems are crucial for successful BCMA implementation.
  • Methodical identification and resolution of system challenges can lead to high and sustainable BCMA compliance.
  • Best practices derived from this initiative can inform other organizations seeking to optimize patient safety through BCMA.