摘要 |
A system and method for verifying that a medication delivery device is properly programmed to deliver a medication from a medication source. The system and method insure that the right medication is delivered in the right manner to a patient, and is particularly advantageous where multiple medications are being delivered simultaneously to a patient. The system and method also provides for ensuring that the device is properly programmed each time a medication to be delivered is changed by requiring verification each time an infusion pump is opened. The identification devices contemplated by the system includes barcodes affixed to the delivery device and medication. Other devices besides barcodes, such as RFID devices may also be used.
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