Which system is recommended as a method to address patient safety and reduce errors that occur during the actual administration of medicines?
a. Computerized provider order entry (CPOE)
b. Bar code medication administration (BCMA)
c. Electronic medication administration record (eMAR)
d. Electronic prescribing (eprescribing)
ANS: B
Bar code medication administration (BCMA) is a method used to address patient safety and reduce errors that occur during the actual administration of medicines. CPOE is used to decrease transcription errors during the ordering process. ePrescribing is also used by the physician to order the medication (not administer). The eMAR is used to document the medications that are given.
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