Maximizing the Value of Smart Pumps: Strategy, Adoption and Implementation among America’s Leading Health Systems
The Health Management Academy. (2010).
The Health Management Academy Benchmarking Series.
Abstract
Intelligent infusion devices (a.k.a., “smart pumps”) can carry potential patient safety improvements but achieving success requires significant organizational efforts in strategy, implementation, and ongoing quality management and maintenance.
As many hospitals and health systems face the smart pump decision, and some have made a decision, CNOs and CMOs of The Health Management Academy requested and participated in a research study to better understand how the leading health systems have developed a strategy, evaluated devices, made purchase decisions, managed the implementation process, and derived measurable results from smart pumps.
This study found a direct link between the organizational structure driving smart pump initiatives, the adoption of advanced devices, and reduced medication errors.