At US hospitals, a drug mix-up is just a few keystrokes away.
Kelman B. Kaiser Health News. April 29, 2022.
Technological solutions harbor unique risks that can result in patient harm. This article shares a response to reports of automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) menu selection limitations that contribute to mistakes. The piece suggests the implementation of a 5-letter search requirement prior to removing a medication from an ADC. It provides an update on industry response to this forcing function recommendation.