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Centralized Pump Monitoring System: Perception on Utility and Workflows by Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital
Naruemol Chindamorragot1, Orawan Suitthimeathegorn2, Amit Garg2
1Nursing Department, Bangkok Hospital Sanamchan, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal
|July 24, 2024
Summary
Nursing shortages strain hospitals. Automated infusion pump monitoring systems can reduce nurse workload, allowing more focus on patient care and improving outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare technology
- Nursing informatics
- Patient safety
Background:
- Global nursing shortages create significant physical and mental strain on healthcare professionals.
- High staff turnover and demanding work environments exacerbate nursing workforce challenges.
- Inefficient workflows increase nurse visits for non-critical tasks, impacting overall care delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a centralized, automated infusion pump monitoring system.
- To highlight how technology can optimize nursing performance and reduce workload.
- To emphasize the potential for improved patient outcomes through focused nursing interventions.
Main Methods:
- This viewpoint discusses the application of a centralized, automated infusion pump monitoring system.
- The proposed system aims to streamline routine checks and reduce unnecessary bedside visits.
- Focus is placed on the system's ability to filter non-critical alerts and information.
Main Results:
- The system can significantly reduce the frequency of nurse visits for routine infusion pump checks.
- By filtering out non-essential alerts, nurses can dedicate more time to critical patient interventions.
- Enhanced efficiency allows nurses to focus on improving patient outcome-led care.
Conclusions:
- Automated infusion pump monitoring systems offer a viable solution to alleviate nursing workload.
- Implementing such technology can lead to improved nurse satisfaction and retention.
- Optimizing nursing focus through technology enhances the quality of in-hospital patient care.
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