It consists of a barcode reader, a portable or desktop computer with wireless connection, a computer server, and some software. When a nurse gives medicines to a patient in a healthcare setting, the nurse can scan barcode on the wristband on the patient and make sure that the patient is the right patient. The nurse can then scan the barcode on medicine, the nurse and the software can then verify if it is the right medicine at the right dose at the right time by the right route in the right patient ("five rights").[1][page needed] Bar Code Medication administration was designed as an additional check to aid the nurse in administering medications; however, it cannot replace the expertise and professional judgment of the nurse. copied from Bar code medication administration Shilpaus76 (talk) 01:45, 30 September 2017 (UTC)shilpaus76
This paragraph references the five rights of medication administration and the barcode medication administration, but I plan on adding more information about the five rights and how barcode administration can meet these five rights and prevent errors.
Bibliography: Grissinger, M. (2010, October). The Five Rights: A Destination Without a Map. Retrieved September 29, 2017, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2957754/
Bar code medication administration (BCMA) is a barcode system designed by Glenna Sue Kennick to prevent medication errors in healthcare settings and improve the quality and safety of medication administration. The overall goals of BCMA are to improve accuracy, prevent errors, and generate online records of medication administration. As of the year 2004, hospitals were mandated by the government to start using the BCMA for all prescription drugs.[2] copied from Bar code medication administration~~~~Tlund
The article needs to be updated, not all healthcare settings are required to use bar code medication administration in the United States. The cost of implementation for this system is something that could be addressed, along with pharmacologist's involvement in a hospital setting~~~~Tlund
Bibliography: Guidance for Industry: Bar Code Label Requirements.(2006). Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/biologicalbloodvaccines/guidancecomplianceregulatoryinformation/guidances/default/htmTLund (talk) 16:59, 22 September 2017 (UTC) I would like to add more information about five rights of medication administration Shilpaus76 (talk) 00:56, 22 September 2017 (UTC) shilpaus76
I'm still working on finding sources to support our changes. I have requested to loan a few and will get back to you when I receive them. Shilpaus76 (talk) 01:37, 22 September 2017 (UTC)shilpaus76
I want to add information on Bar code label requirements from the FDA website [3]~~~~Tlund
For group topic Bar Code medication administration. We would like to add pictures ~~~~ shilpaus76
notes for topic our group has picked is Bar code medication administration
We would like to improve the site by providing factual information, with reliable cited sources. Possible set up a content page with pharmacist, packing, and governmental requirements for packaging.
Article evaluations: Medical errors
- out dated sources, question reliability of source
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Bar code medication administration (BCMA) is a barcode system designed by Glenna Sue Kennick to prevent medication errors in healthcare settings and improve the quality and safety of medication administration. The overall goals of BCMA are to improve accuracy, prevent errors, and generate online records of medication administration. As of the year 2004, hospitals were mandated by the government to start using the BCMA for all prescription drugs.[2] copied from Bar code medication administration
It consists of a barcode reader, a portable or desktop computer with wireless connection, a computer server, and some software. When a nurse gives medicines to a patient in a healthcare setting, the nurse can scan barcode on the wristband on the patient and make sure that the patient is the right patient. The nurse can then scan the barcode on medicine, the nurse and the software can then verify if it is the right medicine at the right dose at the right time by the right route in the right patient ("five rights").[page needed] Bar Code Medication administration was designed as an additional check to aid the nurse in administering medications; however, it cannot replace the expertise and professional judgment of the nurse.
BCMA was first implemented in 1995 at the Colmery-O'Neil Veteran Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas, US. It was conceived by a nurse who was inspired by a car rental service using barcode. From 1999 to 2001, Department of Veterans Affairs promoted the system to 161 facilities. Cummings and others recommend the BCMA system for its reduction of errors. They suggest healthcare settings to consider the system first while they are waiting for radiofrequency identification (RFID). They also pointed out that adopting the system takes a careful plan and a deep change in work patterns.
Bar codes on medication have government guidelines that are reflected within the bar code package. The first few digits are used to identify the labeler, this code is issued by the Food and Drug Administration. The next section of the label contains the product code, known as the medication, and the last section of the bar code label lists the packagers code for the medication.[4] <nowiki>***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
- ^ Felkey BG, Fox BI, Thrower MR (2006). Health Care Informatics: A Skills-Based Resource. Washington, DC: American Pharmacists Association. ISBN 978-1-58212-060-7. OCLC 254522945.
- ^ a b Callaghan, Elizabeth (June 20, 2008). "FDA Bar Code Requirements For Drugs" (PDF). Retrieved September 27, 2017.
- ^ "U S Food and Drug Administration Home Page" (PDF). www.fda.gov. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
- ^ "CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21". FDA. April 1, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2017.