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Improving Administration and Documentation of Enteral Nutrition Support Therapy in a Veteran Affairs Health Care System: Use of Medication Administration Record and Bar Code Scanning Technology
Publication
Journal of Patient Safety
Year
2023
Authors
Chew, Mary M.; Rivas, Salvador; Chesser, Michael; Landas, Noel; Schaefer, Stephanie; Enright, Amy; Olsen, Jamie; Meacci, Katie; Luevano, Victor; Harraway, Doristeen; Citty, Sandra W.
The goal of this study was to evaluate and improve the ordering, administration, documentation, and monitoring of enteral nutrition within an adult inpatient setting. The authors noted that documentation improved significantly with the implementation of bar code scanning for enteral feedings within their organization. They noted that use of scanning could prevent formula misadministration and ensure optimal delivery as a strategy to prevent malnutrition.
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