Linked Orders: Improving Safety in Scheduling and Administration of Medications

Monday, Feb. 21, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Description:
The scheduling and administration of medications with complex relationships can be challenging. However, with the ability to link these medications, the ordering, approval and administration process is easier and safer.

Speaker Information:
Michael Sweet, corporate team lead, Partners Health Care/Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston

Objectives:
  • Define the challenges of implementing the electronic medication administration record for the hematology and oncology patient population.
  • Describe the analysis, outcome and development of the necessary components.
  • Outline the approach to training and implementation.
  • Identify results of the implementation as well as lessons learned from the project.

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