Reducing treatment errors through point-of-care glucometer configuration. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Reducing treatment errors through point-of-care glucometer configuration. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published July 2018

Reducing treatment errors through point-of-care glucometer configuration.

Estock JL, Pham IT, Curinga HK, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2018;44:683-694.

Hypoglycemia can lead to catastrophic adverse events if not acted upon quickly. Researchers tested an easier-to-read display for a glucometer commonly used in hospitals. This human factors engineering approach enabled nurses in simulations to more accurately interpret and respond to low blood sugar readings.

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