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White Paper

Exploring Real-World Performance of IV Pumps

This paper investigates critical aspects of IV pump performance under real-world conditions and the possible adverse clinical impact. Download your free white paper for an in-depth review of the issues affecting pump performance. Authored by Robert Butterfield, RDB Consulting.

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Infusion Spotlight

Cleveland Area Hospital Infusion Spotlight Story

Ivenix Demonstrates Infusion Efficiency, Ease-of-Use at Progressive Critical Access Hospital, Clinicians praise Ivenix Infusion System’s advanced performance in simulated environment. Download this Infusion Spotlight Story to learn more from Cleveland Area Hospital on their hands-on experience with the Ivenix Infusion System.

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Publication

Cultivating a Culture of Patient Safety

In this recent issue of 24×7 magazine, Ivenix CTO George Gray is featured in an article focusing on HTM professional’s role in improving patient safety, considering device safety, usability, and security when making technology acquisition decisions.

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Webinar

Go with the Flow: Insights into Complex Infusion Delivery Systems

Supported by Ivenix and the AAMI Foundation’s National Coalition to Promote the Safe Use of Complex Healthcare Technology Join this complimentary webinar as two experts in the use, design, and safety of infusion pumps will provide information on the issues related to introducing and using complex infusion technology in the clinical environment. There are many […]

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White Paper

Interoperable Smart Pumps Support Patient Safety

HIMSS Analytics 2018 Smart Pump Interoperability Study reveals providers’ priorities and challenges related to smart pump integration. Download your free white paper for an in-depth review of the results of the recent study conducted by HIMSS Analytics and Ivenix.

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Publication

IV Smart Pumps & Error-Prone Programming Tasks: Comparison of Four Devices

This article, published in AAMI’s Summer 2018 Horizons supplement of the Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology (BI&T) peer-reviewed publication, compares programming workflows between the Ivenix Infusion System and infusion systems from BD/CareFusion, Baxter Healthcare, and ICU Medical.

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Webinar

Webinar: 2018 Smart Pump Interoperability Study

Complimentary webinar presents results from the 2018 Smart Pump Interoperability Study, conducted in partnership with HIMSS Analytics

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Publication

Infusion Pump Performance: Flow Accuracy & Continuity Often Don’t Add Up

In this article, published in Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare, clinical implications of variability in flow accuracy are explored, as well as a new paradigm for pump technology to ensure high-quality patient care and safety.

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Product Brief

Ivenix Infusion System for IT & Clinical Engineering

Download the product brief to learn how the Ivenix Infusion System centralizes deployment and maintenance for the enterprise fleet, while enabling secure, seamless infusion interoperability to streamline efficiencies.

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Publication

HIMSS Code Red Podcast: The Battle for Your Connected Devices

The HIMSS Code Red podcast features thought leaders discussing current issues in healthcare cybersecurity. In this latest episode, host Rod Piechoswki speaks with George Gray, Ivenix CTO.

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Publication

The Future of Infusion Systems: Simplicity, Interoperability, & Security

Insights on the heightened need for simplicity and security in infusion system design amidst the increasing trend toward interoperability between infusion pump systems and the EMR.

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Publication

The Quest to Reduce Infusion Errors

Considerations for nurses when evaluating new or existing infusion technology, with the goal of reducing infusion errors and improving patient safety.

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Event

AAMI 2018 Conference & Expo

Ivenix is a sponsor at the AAMI 2018 Conference & Expo in Long Beach, CA. Come visit us at booth #147!

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Event

NTI 2018 – National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition

Join Ivenix in Booth #1905 at the National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition on May 21-24, 2018 in Boston, MA.

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White Paper

Infusion Pump Alarms: Improving Intravenous Therapy

Download your free white paper and learn more about opportunities to improve infusion pump alarms and alarm management.

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Product Brief

Ivenix Infusion System for Pharmacists

Download the product brief and learn more about how the Ivenix Infusion System adds pharmacy expertise to the entire infusion process to bring a new level of safety and efficiency to the delivery of today’s advanced medications.

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Clinical Excellence

Innovations in Practice: Secondary Infusions – A Common Source of Missed or Under Delivery

Examine trends of use errors with secondary delivery and what innovations have occurred in the last 10-15 years.

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Clinical Excellence

Employing a Remote Usability Testing Method to Conduct Summative Usability Testing

This poster presentation, conducted at the 2018 International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care, explores the challenges associated with summative testing amongst specific user backgrounds and testing effort.

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Publication

When Accuracy & Flow Don’t Add Up: The Case for New Design in Large Volume Pumps

Susan Niemeier, Chief Nursing Officer for Ivenix, offers insights around the need for a new paradigm in pump technology to enhance performance in a variety of real-world clinical conditions.

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White Paper

Supporting Medication Safety: Improving Intravenous Therapy

Download your free white paper and learn more about how infusion systems can enhance medication safety through empowering clinician’s use of the “Five Rights”.

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Product Brief

Ivenix Infusion System for Nurses

Download the product brief and learn how the Ivenix Infusion System is designed to help nurses focus on patients, and simplify every step of infusion delivery, to enhance safety, and to inform care.

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Publication

Next-Era Infusion Management Systems: Inherently Intelligent from the Start

George Gray, Ivenix CTO, provides insights on the need for transformational software and system architectures as the foundation for achieving major innovation in IV Infusion Management in the March/April issue of AAMI Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology (BI&T).

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Product Brief

Infusion Pump Evaluation Guidelines

Download the Ivenix brief for the Top Ten questions to consider in helping to reduce the potential for infusion errors.

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Product Brief

Infusion Pump Security Guidelines

Infusion pumps are ubiquitous throughout the hospital, and the hospital enterprise is only as strong as its weakest link. Download the Ivenix brief for the top considerations for keeping infusion pumps secure from potential cyber threats.

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Publication

Top Ten Infusion Pump Security Guidelines

Learn more about security for infusion pumps by downloading our Top Ten Infusion Pump Security Guidelines.

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Event

ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition

Ivenix is sponsoring the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in December 2018 in Anaheim, CA.

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Publication

Cybersecurity for Infusion Devices in a Digital Healthcare World

Read about the latest considerations and insights to prevent security breaches with infusion devices in the face of ever increasing health IT interoperability.

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Event

HIMSS18 Conference & Exhibition

Join Ivenix in booth #11955, Hall G at the HIMSS18 Conference & Exhibition in March 2018 Las Vegas, NV.

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Publication

Ensuring Secure & Safe Infusion Delivery in a Connected World

George Gray, Ivenix CTO & VP of Research & Development, is featured in the Fall 2017 issue of AAMI Horizons with his article, Ensuring Secure & Safe Infusion Delivery in a Connected World.

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White Paper

Infusion Pump Drug Libraries – Part 1 Challenges

Download your free white paper and learn more about the challenges associated with creating, deploying, and maintaining smart pump drug libraries. This paper is part one of a series and reviews these drug library challenges in detail.

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White Paper

Infusion Pump Drug Libraries – Part 2 Solutions

Download your free white paper and learn more about drug library innovations to address the current challenges with infusion system drug libraries. This paper is part two of a series and reviews potential new features and functionalities to address these challenges.

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Publication

Patient Safety Webinar Series Focuses on Multiple IV Line Safety

Learn from human factors experts who have researched the causes and strategies for overcoming the risks associated with multiple line infusions

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Publication

Patient Safety Webinar Series Focuses on Drug Library Optimization

Learn how Peninsula Regional Medical Center maintained a high compliance rate with their smart IV pumps.

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Publication

Infusion Pump Drug Libraries: Challenges & Solutions – Part I

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Clinical Excellence

Factors Affecting Large Volume Infusion Pump Accuracy and Flow

This study examines the short term flow accuracy of three large volume infusion pumps and explores the clinical impact of flow variability for high risk medications with short half-lives.

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Clinical Excellence

Clinical Perspectives: The Need for Innovation in Infusion Pump Fluid Delivery

There is a need for innovation in the infusion industry. Learn about the perspectives of clinicians and why more sophisticated pump technology is needed.

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Publication

Security of Medical Devices Remains Critical Question in Buying Decision

George Gray, CTO & VP of Information & Software Systems for Ivenix, provides considerations for healthcare organizations in assessing infusion device security as part of their buying decision.

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Publication

Improving the Safe Use of Multiple IV Infusions

Despite growing awareness of the factors that lead to errors in programming a single intravenous (IV) infusion, minimal research has been conducted into the errors that can result from administering multiple IV infusions to a single patient.

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Publication

Optimizing Patient Outcomes: Questions Senior Hospital Leaders Should Ask About Infusion Therapy Safety

This guide can be used to inform the hospital’s C-suite on the importance of supporting efforts to improve patient safety—and reduce costs—through the use of smart pump technology.

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Publication

Harbingers of Healthcare Information Technology

Sue Niemeier, Chief Nursing Officer for Ivenix, is featured as a Harbinger of Healthcare Information Technology in the Journal of Informatics Nursing.

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Publication

Patient Safety Webinar Series Features Integrating the Electronic Health Record with Smart Pumps

This Patient Safety webinar highlights how hospitals are addressing patient safety issues related to complex healthcare technology and in particular, infusion therapy safety.

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Clinical Excellence

Strategies in Making the Journey to Smart Pump BCMA-EMR Interoperability

This poster highlights what’s involved in making the journey to smart pump-BCMA-EMR interoperability.

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Publication

Infusion Pump-Makers Look to Improve Safety Through Interoperability

Ivenix is featured in this latest article taking a closer look at the key players within the large volume infusion pump market.

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Publication

Patient Safety Webinar Series Features Smart Pump Alarm Management

Learn how Palomar Health addressed non-actionable smart pump alarms to reduce alarm fatigue.

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Publication

Patient Safety Webinar Series Features Drug Library Alert Management

Learn why and how Mount Sinai Beth Israel improved compliance with its hospital’s smart-pump drug library resulting in improved practice flow and reduced pump alerts and alert fatigue.

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Publication

New Webinar – Nursing Informatics Perspective On Intelligent Infusion Systems

The American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) is hosting a continuing education webinar focusing on the role of nursing informatics in advancing infusion system safety, efficiency, and usability.

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Publication

Reflections on the Current State of Infusion Therapy

The article reviews the current state of intravenous (IV) technology and delineates aspects that would benefit from improved design and development.

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Publication

Comparison of Automated versus Manual Programming of Infusion Pumps

This study compared the usability of automated versus manual programming of infusion pumps in a simulated environment.

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Publication

Patient Safety Webinar Series Features Baylor Scott & White Health

This seminar highlights how hospitals are addressing patient safety issues related to complex healthcare technology and in particular, infusion therapy safety.

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Publication

Patient Safety Webinar – Raising the Bar on Infusion Safety

Join us for a series of complimentary Patient Safety Seminars to highlight how hospitals are addressing patient safety issues related to complex healthcare technology and in particular, infusion therapy safety.

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Publication

Designing the Next Generation Infusion Management System

With an increased focus on medication error reduction, reduced costs and improved outcomes, infusion management is no longer just about delivering fluids or exporting data.

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White Paper

Addressing Cybersecurity In Infusion Devices

Download your free white paper and learn more about the focus being given to cybersecurity across the medical device industry, and in particular with infusion devices.

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Publication

IV Smart Pumps: The Impact of a Simplified User Interface on Clinical Use

A pilot study was conducted to measure the differences in programming times and the frequency of programming use errors among three IV smart pumps.

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Publication

Why Are Our Infusion Pumps Not Smarter or Safer?

Thoughts from Matthew Weinger, MD on the current state of smart pumps.

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Publication

From Smart Pumps to Intelligent Infusion Systems – The Promise of Interoperability

Interoperability is a journey not a destination. The information in this article includes descriptions of major accomplishments to date, examples of the changes happening right now, and a future vision for further advances.

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Publication

Infusing Patients Safely: Priority Issues From the AAMI/FDA Infusion Device Summit

The Medical Device Safety Council/Infusion launched by the AAMI Foundation organized working groups to oversee the progression of solutions to 13 priorities, and worked with many people who have shared their time and expertise to infusion initiatives.

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Publication

Infusion Management Technology: Real-World Lessons to Demonstrate Value

Compendium of articles reflecting Pharmacists’ perspectives on infusion management and device integration.

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