Are You Ready for Smart Pump - EMR Interoperability? Moving from Current State to Future State (1.0 CE)

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the top challenging infusion pump clinical workflows to standardize for interoperability.
2. Describe challenges associated with moving from the current state workflow to the future state workflow.
3. Identify strategies to mitigate workarounds associated with the common workflows.
4. Name 3 ways to measure success with smart pump interoperability.

Faculty

Lori Belford, BSN, RN

As Manager of Clinical Integration for B. Braun Medical Inc., Lori leads the development of standardized processes and procedures for smart pump interoperability. Lori has a diverse background including infusion system device consultation, critical care nursing, research, and pain management. She is a member of the Healthcare Information and Management System Society (HIMSS) and holds a graduate certificate in Healthcare Informatics.

Sara Johnston, MSN, RN-BC

Sarah serves as Principal Data Scientist and Clinical Consultant at B. Braun Medical with a background in ICU and Medical Surgical nursing. Her focuses are developing IV pump data analytics for business intelligence tools, infusion management software, as well as assisting customers with EMR integration, implementation and establishing key performance indicators for continuous quality improvement. She is a member of the Alabama chapter of HIMSS and the American Nursing Informatics Association at both national and state levels.

Rachel Vitoux, MBA, MSN, RN, CPHIMS

Rachel Vitoux  is the Director of Clinical Consulting & Services for B. Braun Medical, where she has extensive experience in creating educational programs and services to promote infusion therapy safety and best practice. As an advanced practice nurse, certified in HIT, she’s authored numerous publications on smart infusion pumps, clinical practice and the environment of care. Rachel leads the clinical integration and analytics team in delivering integrated solutions and achieving positive outcomes.

Accreditation

This activity has been approved for 1 contact hour for nurses.

Saxe Healthcare Communications is accredited as a provider for continuing education. Provider approved by California Board of Nursing, Provider #14477 and the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # 50-17032.

Support for this activity has been provided by B. Braun Medical Inc.