7 12 18Īlthough previous studies have identified workarounds and policy deviations with BCMA, 7 12 18 there has been limited research to disclose why deviations occur and the impact of the surrounding context to their occurrence. 18 These workarounds, also described as policy deviations, can lead to new errors created by the use of the technology. 12 13 Studies have shown increased workload or disrupted workflow with the use of BCMA, resulting in workarounds, 7 12 14 16 17 such as carrying prescanned medications on carts. While BCMA has existed for over two decades, hospitals have struggled to adapt and implement it within their existing infrastructure, 5 11–15 and several studies demonstrate that the implementation process for BCMA is important for its overall success.
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8 Previous studies have also reported an increase in patient identity verification rate after implementing BCMA. 4–7 The BCMA has shown to reduce medication administration errors significantly and to reduce harm from serious medication errors. 2 In an effort to prevent consequences of medication administration errors to patients, 3 hospitals have strongly encouraged BCMA implementation. 1 BCMA technology automates the process of verification by scanning the barcode on the medication and the patient identification wristband, thus assisting the nurses in confirming the ‘five rights’ of medication administration: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route and right time. Barcode medication administration (BCMA) technology is a health information technology credited for preventing medication errors and promoting patient safety when used accurately.