Cultivating a Culture of Patient Safety

Patient safety is a top concern at every healthcare organization—and should be a top concern of HTM professionals, as well

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.

In the article, George Gray specifically points to IV infusion pumps as an example:

Using an infusion pump to deliver medications is, by its nature, very dangerous … Though it’s the most effective way to deliver higher-risk medications, it can easily lead to medication errors if there is any confusion around how the device works

The full article can be accessed here.