Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Errors occurring during blood pressure monitoring01:25

Errors occurring during blood pressure monitoring

822
Blood pressure monitoring is a crucial clinical procedure in diagnosing and managing various cardiovascular conditions. Despite its significance, the accuracy of blood pressure measurements can be compromised by multiple factors, potentially leading to either falsely high or low readings. These inaccuracies are critical as they can significantly impact patient care. So, it is vital to understand these challenges deeply and adopt strategic approaches to minimize errors.
Several factors...
822
Guidelines for Nursing Documentation I01:30

Guidelines for Nursing Documentation I

1.1K
Quality documentation and reporting share essential characteristics that ensure they are practical and valuable resources for those who use them. These characteristics are:
Factual:  
The following points emphasize the significance of upholding accurate and unbiased documentation in healthcare.
1.1K
Guidelines and Strategies for Safe Computer Charting01:18

Guidelines and Strategies for Safe Computer Charting

856
The guidelines and strategies provided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) offer essential principles for ensuring safe and secure computer charting systems in healthcare settings. Let's break down each recommendation:
Maintain Confidentiality and Security:
856
Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System01:29

Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System

5.7K
The issues and trends in healthcare delivery are constantly changing. The COVID-19 pandemic is one recent issue that wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, causing a shortage of healthcare workers, high demand for medicines and supplies, and increased medical expenditure due to a lack of insurance. Other issues include rising healthcare costs and care fragmentation.
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
5.7K
SBAR II: Application of SBAR01:14

SBAR II: Application of SBAR

4.6K
SBAR is an effective communication tool used by healthcare professionals to communicate patient information accurately. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. For a better understanding, an example is given below.
SBAR Report from a Nurse to a Health Care Provider
S: "Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Jane, RN, from the Med Surg unit. I am calling to tell you about Ms. White in Room 210, who is experiencing increased pain and redness at her incision site. Her recent...
4.6K
Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System01:30

Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System

891
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
891

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Functional Outcomes of Tongue Reconstruction After Cancer Extirpation in Different Flaps: Pedicled Versus Free Flaps: A Systematic Review.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2025
Same author

Healthcare Simulation: An effective way of learning in health care.

Pakistan journal of medical sciences·2023
Same author

Mandatory Influenza Immunisation for Healthcare Workers.

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP·2023
Same author

Rising Antimicrobial Resistance: Not Only Attention Situation Demand Immediate Action.

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP·2022
Same author

FREQUENCY AND OUTCOME OF NECROTIZING ENTEROCOLITIS IN PRETERM NEONATES.

Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC·2015
Same author

Wernicke's encephalopathy with atypical findings on MR imaging.

Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC·2008

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 15, 2025

Author Spotlight: Automated Infusion and Blood Sampling for Precise Hormonal Analysis in Conscious Mice
08:56

Author Spotlight: Automated Infusion and Blood Sampling for Precise Hormonal Analysis in Conscious Mice

Published on: August 25, 2023

2.2K

Barcode Medication Administration Technology to Prevent Medication Errors.

Munazza Saleem1

  • 1Faculty of Health Disciplines, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada.

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|January 4, 2023
PubMed
Summary

Implementing Bar-code medication administration (BCMA) can prevent medication errors, reducing patient harm. This technology enhances safety, lowers costs, and improves patient outcomes by avoiding adverse drug events.

More Related Videos

Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform
07:13

Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform

Published on: April 12, 2021

4.4K
Antimicrobial Synergy Testing by the Inkjet Printer-assisted Automated Checkerboard Array and the Manual Time-kill Method
12:03

Antimicrobial Synergy Testing by the Inkjet Printer-assisted Automated Checkerboard Array and the Manual Time-kill Method

Published on: April 18, 2019

26.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 15, 2025

Author Spotlight: Automated Infusion and Blood Sampling for Precise Hormonal Analysis in Conscious Mice
08:56

Author Spotlight: Automated Infusion and Blood Sampling for Precise Hormonal Analysis in Conscious Mice

Published on: August 25, 2023

2.2K
Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform
07:13

Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform

Published on: April 12, 2021

4.4K
Antimicrobial Synergy Testing by the Inkjet Printer-assisted Automated Checkerboard Array and the Manual Time-kill Method
12:03

Antimicrobial Synergy Testing by the Inkjet Printer-assisted Automated Checkerboard Array and the Manual Time-kill Method

Published on: April 18, 2019

26.4K

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Patient Safety
  • Clinical Pharmacy

Background:

  • Medication errors pose significant risks to patients throughout the administration process.
  • Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) are crucial for error prevention.
  • Bar-code medication administration (BCMA) is a key CDSS technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose the widespread implementation of BCMA to mitigate medication errors.
  • To raise awareness of BCMA's benefits in reducing patient morbidity and mortality.
  • To highlight BCMA's role in enhancing hospital safety and reducing costs.

Main Methods:

  • This viewpoint reviews existing literature on BCMA effectiveness.
  • It discusses the challenges associated with BCMA implementation.
  • Strategies for overcoming these challenges are explored.

Main Results:

  • BCMA is an effective tool for preventing medication errors.
  • Implementation can lead to decreased adverse drug events.
  • Literature supports BCMA's positive impact on patient safety.

Conclusions:

  • BCMA significantly enhances patient safety by preventing medication errors.
  • Adoption of BCMA can lead to substantial cost savings for hospitals.
  • Overcoming implementation challenges is key to maximizing BCMA's benefits.