title: Using BCMA software to improve patient safety in Veterans Administration Medical Centers.
abstract: Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) software, as developed by the Veterans Health Administration, is an innovative, automated system that uses wireless, point-of-care technology with an integrated bar code scanner. The system can dramatically reduce medication administration errors by letting clinicians verify a patient's identity and validate medications against active orders.
authors.forename: Connie L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Russell A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Carlson
authors.forename: Chris L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Tucker
authors.forename: Candice
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Willette
mesh_terms: D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000592:standards; D006787:Hospitals, Veterans / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007615:Kansas; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010355:Patient Identification Systems; D010865:Pilot Projects; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods*; D012984:Software; D017749:Total Quality Management