Impact of Using Handheld Mobile Devices on Barcode Medication Administration Overrides among Registered Nurses and Respiratory Therapists in a Community Hospital Setting
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9
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4
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A research study was conducted to understand barcode medication administration overrides among registered nurses and respiratory therapists in a community hospital setting using handheld mobile devices. Statistically significant differences were found among groups and specialty units.
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Authors
Lilly Mathew, PhD RN, NI-BC, NPD-BC
Luciann Sackett, BSN, RN, CRRN
Bissoondaye Ragoonanan, DNP, MBA, MS, RN, RGN
Maria Grella, PharmD, RPH
Erica Gateau, MBA, RRT
Theresa Dillman, DNP, MSN, MHA, RN, NEBC
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