Multiple intravenous infusions phases 2a and 2b: OHTAC recommendation

Ontario Health Technology Advisory Committee
Record ID 32014000658
English
Authors' recommendations: Based on the available evidence: • OHTAC recommends standardizing the practice, design, and education related to the administration of multiple IV infusions to mitigate associated risks. Specifically, OHTAC recommends the adoption of the 12 interventions indicated by the HumanEra field evaluations relating to the: – setup and programming of multiple primary continuous infusions – identification of an infusion – management of dead volume – setup of secondary intermittent infusions – administration of IV pump boluses • OHTAC recommends that HQO and HumanEra develop an implementation strategy to facilitate the adoption of these interventions by the health system and establish key performance indicators to evaluate adherence to safe practice.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2014
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Canada
MeSH Terms
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Infusion Pumps
  • Medication Errors
  • Risk Assessment
  • Patient Safety
Contact
Organisation Name: Health Quality Ontario
Contact Address: Evidence Development and Standards, Health Quality Ontario, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1N5
Contact Name: EDSinfo@hqontario.ca
Contact Email: OH-HQO_hta-reg@ontariohealth.ca
Copyright: Health Quality Ontario
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