Barcode medication administration
Topic: Management
A safety system in which the nurse scans the barcode on the client's identification band and on each medication with a handheld device before giving it; the device shows an error message if the wrong medication is scanned or it is the wrong time. Scanning adds a layer of safety but does not replace checking two client identifiers. If an error message appears, do not dismiss it as a technology problem and give the medication; stop and investigate.
- Also known as:
- BCMA, Barcode scanning
- In Turkish:
- Barkodlu ilaç uygulaması
What does Barcode medication administration mean?
Barcode medication administration is part of the Management topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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