High risk medication
With the Mediclabel software you can label high-risk medication and safeguard patient safety.
Mediclabel helps the nurses in anesthesiology to prepare parenteral drugs in observance of the Safety Management System protocols.
Safety
Help preparation of parenteral drugs according to Safety Management System protocols.
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Double check
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Tall Man Lettering
Alternated upper- and lower-case letters to help read the right name.
High Risk Medication
Erasmus MC uses Mediclabel to label their high-risk medication and safeguard patient safety.
They prepare their parenteralia, medication that’s injected, in accordance with the Safety-management system (theme ‘High Risk Medication’).
This system calls for a specialized administering label, which is generated using Mediclabel.
Patient safety
The label contains a 2d barcode which enables the medication to be double checked by scanning it before injecting the patient.
It also supports correctly registering the medication in the EPD (Electronic Patient Dossier).
By using this method and specialized label, Erasmus MC, increases and secures their patient safety.
Double check
All parenteralia are automatically classified as high-risk medication and preparing them is a specialist’s job.
For safety purposes, the Inspection of Healthcare has thus dictated a mandatory double check during both preparation and injection.
Reduce medication errors
As mentioned, the barcode on the Mediclabel label, enables the double check during administering.
The label also has a designated area for the double check, making it possible to verify the double check has taken place within the blink of an eye.
Read the interview with Dr. Nicole Hunfeld 'Erasmus MC reduces the number of medication errors'.
Drug registration
The barcode mentioned is a, making sure the required data fits on the label, without losing too much space to print vital information in text form.
Erasmus MC implements the registration of administered drugs using the Mediclabel label.
They can scan the barcodes placed on the medication and subsequently check and register the administering of it to the patient in their Electronic health record system.
Mediclabel
This administration label complies with the recommendations of the High-Risk Medication expert team, including the required double-check (the so-called four-eyes verification).
1. Medication
Tall man lettering is used to enhance the readability of medication names.
2. Quantity
The quantity of the medication.
3. Solvent
The label precisely indicates how and with what the medication should be dissolved.
4. Preparation date
The software automatically prints the preparation date and time.
5. Expiration date
The software automatically calculates the expiration date.
6. Double check
The preparer’s initials and the administrator’s initials.
Easy to use
Dr. Nicole Hunfeld, Hospital Pharmacist at Erasmus MC, about Mediclabel in Operationeel Magazine:
“What it has brought us is that we have set up a safe system, we also saw a decrease in the number of medication error reports. So, I believe that’s a big advantage for the hospital. It’s also a system which is easy to use, so everyone can work with it right away. This is especially important to me because it adds to the safety.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Mediclabel software enhance medication safety?
Mediclabel software standardizes the labeling process for high-risk medications, eliminating errors based on label color and ensuring all necessary information (such as quantity, solvent, preparation date, expiration date, and initials) is included on the label. This standardization supports accurate medication preparation and administration, enhancing overall medication safety.
How does Mediclabel assist nurse anesthetists in their daily operations?
Mediclabel helps nurse anesthetists prepare parenteral drugs according to the Safety Management System protocols. It allows them to generate labels for required additional medication directly from the Patient File Management System in the operating room, ensuring consistency and safety in medication administration.
What are the benefits of using color-coded labels versus standardized labels in medication management?
While pre-printed color-coded labels help identify medications, they can lead to errors if assumptions are made based on color alone. Standardized labels created with Mediclabel software avoid these errors by providing clear, comprehensive information without relying on color, thus improving accuracy and safety.
How does the incorporation of a Data matrix barcode on labels improve the medication administration process?
The Data matrix barcode on the label allows the medication pump to recognize and read the correct medication when scanned, linking it to the electronic prescribing system. This provides an additional layer of safety by ensuring direct registration of all data and replacing manual double-checks during administration, saving time and reducing errors.
What strategies does Erasmus MC use to ensure the successful implementation and user adoption of the new medication labeling system?
Erasmus MC employs on-the-job training, involving one person teaching another, and includes Mediclabel in the hospital-wide medication guideline for easy reference. They also emphasize the importance of user-friendly software, continuous communication with stakeholders, and testing different label designs for ease of use and acceptance.