Vendor Explains Pump/EHR Integration in 1 Page

Medical device manufacturer Hospira has created an infographic explaining the benefits of integrating infusion pumps with electronic health records.

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Integration can reduce a 17-step programming process to administer an IV down to seven steps because necessary information can be captured by scanning the clinician ID, patient wristband, medication bar code and pump bar code, according to the vendor.

While focused on Hospira pumps, the information is appropriate for other pumps, as well, according to the company. The infographic is available here.