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Interdisciplinary committee on infusion-control devices: evaluating new products
E B Donnelly1, K W Witte, T A Eck
1Hospital Pharmacy Services, University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago 60612.
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|March 1, 1988
Summary
A multidisciplinary committee effectively selected new volumetric infusion-control devices (ICDs), improving patient safety and cost-effectiveness. This evaluation strategy ensured optimal device selection for the university teaching hospital.
Area of Science:
- Medical Devices
- Healthcare Technology
- Clinical Engineering
Background:
- Existing infusion-control devices (ICDs) in a university teaching hospital were identified as outdated.
- An interdisciplinary committee was formed to address issues with the current ICD management system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the process of evaluating and selecting new volumetric infusion-control devices (ICDs).
- To determine an effective strategy for choosing advanced medical equipment for patient care.
Main Methods:
- Formation of an interdisciplinary committee to evaluate ICDs.
- Information gathering on available ICDs and manufacturer engagement.
- In-house comparative trial of devices from five manufacturers.
- Objective evaluation by nurses, bioinstrumentation department, and committee.
Main Results:
- Development of bid specifications based on trial results.
- Selection of new volumetric ICDs based on cost and adherence to specifications.
- Purchase of devices that enhanced patient safety and cost-effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- A multidisciplinary committee approach is an effective strategy for evaluating and selecting infusion-control devices.
- The selected volumetric ICDs offered significant improvements in patient safety and hospital cost-efficiency.