Factors associated with workarounds in barcode-assisted medication administration in hospitals. | PSNet

Factors associated with workarounds in barcode-assisted medication administration in hospitals. | PSNet

Factors associated with workarounds in barcode-assisted medication administration in hospitals 

van der Veen W, Taxis K, Wouters H, Vermeulen H, Bates DW, van den Bemt P. J Clin Nurs. 2020

Using data from four hospitals in the Netherlands that use barcode-assisted medication administration, the authors of this study sought to identify potential risk factors associated with workarounds performed by nurses. Potential risk factors identified include the timing of medication rounds, the route of administration, drug classification, and the nurse-to-patient ratio. Future quality improvement measures could focus on modifiable risk factors including nurse workload and nurse staffing.