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Jodi Berndt1, Peter Ohmann, Imad Rahal
1About the Authors The authors are faculty and students at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, St. Joseph, Minnesota. Jodi Berndt, PhD, RN, CNE, CNEcl, CHSE, CCRN-K, PCCN-K, is an associate professor, Department of Nursing. Peter Ohmann, PhD, is an assistant professor, and Imad Rahal, PhD, is a professor, Department of Computer Science. Lindsey Hoeschen and Andrew Rothstein were undergraduate computer science students at the time of the project completion. For more information, contact Dr. Berndt at jberndt@csbsju.edu .
This study developed a low-cost Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) system for nursing education. This innovation aims to reduce medication errors by providing accessible practice for students, overcoming cost barriers.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Patient Safety
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Medication errors are a significant concern in nursing practice and education.
- Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) systems are effective in reducing medication errors.
- High costs of existing BCMA educational tools limit accessibility for nursing programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a functional, low-cost Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) system for nursing education.
- To address the financial barriers preventing widespread adoption of BCMA training tools.
- To enhance the transfer of BCMA skills from simulated to clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- An interdisciplinary and collaborative approach was employed.
- Focus on creating an innovative, fully functional, yet affordable BCMA system.
- Development targeted for use in simulated nursing practice environments.
Main Results:
- A fully functional, low-cost BCMA system was successfully created.
- The developed system provides a viable alternative to expensive commercial BCMA educational products.
- Facilitates practical skill development in medication administration safety.
Conclusions:
- The low-cost BCMA system effectively addresses the financial limitations in nursing education.
- Accessible BCMA training can improve nursing students' competency in preventing medication errors.
- This initiative supports enhanced patient safety through improved nursing education.
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