Interdisciplinary and Innovative: A Nursing and Computer Science Collaboration to Create a Barcode Medication Administration System

Authors

Jodi Lisbeth Berndt, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow
Peter Ohmann, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow
Imad Rahal, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow
Lindsey Hoeschen, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow
Andrew Rothstein, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2023

Disciplines

Computer Sciences | Higher Education | Nursing

Abstract

Preventing medication errors remains a priority in nursing education. The implementation of Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) systems is one strategy that has been used to reduce medication errors. Practice using BCMA in simulated settings may enhance the transfer of these skills to the clinical practice setting. However, the purchase of BCMA educational products available for nursing students can be cost prohibitive for many nursing programs. To overcome the barrier of cost, an interdisciplinary and innovative collaborative approach was used to create a fully functional low-cost BCMA system.

Copyright Statement

Copyright © 2023 National League for Nursing

This is the final peer-reviewed manuscript. The final published version may be viewed in Nursing Education Perspectives 44(3): 192-193 at https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000972.

Recommended Citation

Berndt J, Ohmann P, Rahal I, Hoeschen L, Rothstein A. 2023. Interdisciplinary and innovative: A nursing and computer science collaboration to create a barcode medication administration system. Nursing Education Perspectives 44(3): 192-193. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000972