Tag: Healthcare informatics

Using at least two patient identifiers significantly reduces medical errors, a standard promoted by healthcare organizations like The Joint Commission. Accurate patient identification is a foundational element of safety, built upon a combination of characteristics that can identify a patient. These details are critical for linking individuals to their correct medical records and care plans.

Medication errors harm millions of patients each year and cost billions in healthcare expenses. It is for this reason that many hospitals have adopted Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) technology. But **do all hospitals use BCMA**, and are they all using it effectively to prevent these errors? The answer may surprise you.