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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health Informatics
  • Nursing Technology

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  • Medication errors pose significant risks in healthcare settings.
  • Inefficient workflows increase nurse workload and reduce patient care time.
  • Current infusion pump systems lack advanced safety and integration features.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a bidirectional smart infusion pump system.
  • To assess the system's impact on medication safety and workflow efficiency.
  • To determine the system's effect on nurse workload and identify potential for IoT integration.

Main Methods:

  • A bidirectional smart infusion pump system was deployed across three hospitals.
  • The system was integrated with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) for real-time data exchange.
  • Patient-drug mismatches and manual input errors were tracked.
  • Nursing hours saved were quantified.

Main Results:

  • The system intercepted 238 patient-drug mismatches, significantly enhancing safety.
  • Manual input errors were substantially minimized.
  • A total of 3,749 nursing hours were saved, indicating improved efficiency.
  • Real-time monitoring and documentation capabilities were successfully established.

Conclusions:

  • The bidirectional smart infusion pump system is effective in improving medication safety and workflow.
  • The integration of IoT-enabled solutions can transform clinical practice and reduce nurse burden.
  • The system demonstrates scalability and potential for widespread adoption in healthcare settings.