Applying Best Practices in the Implementation of Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA)

Put Patient Safety First and Reduce Adverse Drug Events (ADEs)


Prioritizing Patient Safety

Up to 5% of all hospitalized patients are affected by ADEs. Implementing a comprehensive Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) program can help, reducing medication errors by up to 80%.

In this white paper Zebra Technologies uncovers best practices for adopting Barcode Medication Administration, including:

  • The importance of building a multidisciplinary implementation team

  • The role of efficient, well-defined workflows

  • How accurate data management and reporting are essential to ongoing BCMA success