This document outlines an agenda for a meeting to discuss the implementation of Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) at Queens Hospital Center. The agenda includes introductions, an overview of the BCMA project at the hospital, a demonstration of BCMA functionality, and a discussion of activities needed for pharmacy readiness. Key points that will be covered are the meaning of BCMA to pharmacy staff, how it ensures the five rights of medication administration, and considerations for the pharmacy such as medication packaging and hardware needs. Questions from attendees are also included on the agenda.

1. BCMA Project at Queens Hospital Center
Pharmacy Specific
EITS/QHN
6/11/2012

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Agenda
 Introductions
 BCMA at Queens Hospital Center
 Interpretation of BCMA
 BCMA
 Demonstration of BCMA Functionality
 Activities for Pharmacy BCMA Readiness
 Questions

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BCMA at Queens Hospital Center
• Project Overview
• Project Timeline
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Interpretation of BCMA by Pharmacy Staff
• What is the meaning of BCMA to Pharmacy?
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BCMA (Bar code Medication Administration)
• Five Rights of medication administration
 Right Patient
 Right Drug
 Right Dose
 Right Route
 Right Time
• Prevent medication errors
• Increase Patient Safety at POC
• Increase patient satisfaction
• Closer partnerships in care
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BCMA Functionality & Demo
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Pharmacy BCMA Readiness
• Entry point for all medications
• Buying in unit doses (UD)
• Formulary vs. Non-formulary
• Pharmacy dispensing areas &
floor stock items
• Hardware
• Internal bar coding
capabilities
• Staff access & training
• Bar code symbologies & NDC
• Mapping of formulary
medication bar codes in
QuadraMed (immediate
container)
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• % of non-bar coded
medications
• % of internally pre-packed
medications
• Splitting of tablets (1/2, etc.)
• Dispensing controls at exit
• Reach out to EHC Pharmacy
• Meeting structure

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Questions
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How? - Teamwork!
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Credits:
Barcode Medication Administration in an Acute Care Hospital and
Lessons Learned by Agrawal et al
Creative Barcodes by Japanese firm d-barcode.com
iStockphoto.com/matspersson0
Confused by Kristian D
Prepared by Michael Wade (EITS/QHN)