Reducing treatment errors through point-of-care glucometer configuration.
Estock JL, Pham I-T, Curinga HK, et al. Reducing Treatment Errors Through Point-of-Care Glucometer Configuration. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2018;44(11):683-694. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2018.03.014.
Hypoglycemia can lead to catastrophic adverse events if not acted upon quickly. Researchers tested an easier-to-read display for a glucometer commonly used in hospitals. This human factors engineering approach enabled nurses in simulations to more accurately interpret and respond to low blood sugar readings.
Estock JL, Pham I-T, Curinga HK, et al. Reducing Treatment Errors Through Point-of-Care Glucometer Configuration. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2018;44(11):683-694. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2018.03.014.