American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
Improving patient safety with triple-scan technology for insulin pen administration
Abstract Purpose High-alert medications such as insulin pose serious risks to patients when used in error. In response to vulnerabilities identified in existing insulin administration workflows, we implemented a comprehensive approach to mitigate the risk of errors in the hospital setting. Summary A new electronic health record capability, referred to as the “triple-scan system,” was introduced to enhance insulin pen administration safety. This system requires nurses to scan the patient’s wristband barcode, the ins …