Implementation of the Epic Rover App® to Improve Barcode-Assisted Medication Administration Compliance among Nurses in the Adult Emergency Department
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4
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Barcode-assisted medication administration systems are integrated in hospital’s electronic health record systems to promote safe and accurate medication administration. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to increase compliance with using barcode-assisted medication administration among nurses through educational interventions and mobile device optimization.
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Authors
Diana-Lyn Baptiste, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE
Madeleine Whalen, MSN, MPH, RN, CEN
Heather Gardner, MS, RN, CEN
Matthew Waweru, BSN, RN
Barbara Maliszewski, MS, RN, NEA-BC
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