The Application of Bar Code Technology in the Prevention of Medication Errors
- VernacularTitle:条形码技术在预防药物治疗差错中的应用
- Author:
Min ZHAO
;
Suodi ZHAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Medication errors;
Bar code technology;
Prevention
- From:
China Pharmacy
2007;0(31):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To reduce medication errors by using bar code technology.METHODS: By searching the relevant literature about the bar code technology in preventing medication errors,this article systematically introduced the concepts of bar code technology,the FDA's bar code rules and the effect of it in reducing medication errors,as well as the current use of it by providing the relative data,examples and cases.RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS: Bar code technology can effectively reduce the incidence of medication errors.