Using Simulation to Prepare Nurses for Barcode Medication Administration

Strong Memorial Hospital adopted barcode medication administration technology to reduce the incidence of medication administration errors. To prepare staff for a safe and seamless transition from traditional medication administration to the use of BCMA technology, the hospital implemented several steps.

Strong Memorial Hospital adopted barcode medication administration technology to reduce the incidence of medication administration errors. To prepare staff for a safe and seamless transition from traditional medication administration to the use of BCMA technology, the hospital implemented several steps.

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