Bar-code technology for medication administration: medication errors and nurse satisfaction.
A barcode administration system provides a safe mechanism for the delivery of medications throughout the entire process, but factors that negatively impact nurse satisfaction need to be addressed. The impact of a barcode medication administration system on nurse satisfaction and Category C medication errors was investigated in this longitudinal, descriptive study.
Fowler
Susan B
SB
Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, USA.
Sohler
Patricia
P
Zarillo
Dorothy F
DF
D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital; D008875:Middle Aged; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D014481:United States