Whether your healthcare institution is planning to implement, is in the process of implementing, or has already implemented smart infusion pumps, this session is for you!

Hospitals have either converted or will inevitably have to convert from the traditional infusion pumps to smart pumps.

The process for implementing traditional pump technology was straightforward and it had little impact on the rest of the medication delivery process. However, the implementation process for smart pump technology is more complex as it can only be realized through a structured approach, involving a larger coordinated effort of the entire team of stakeholders.
 
Smart pumps are assumed to simplify the drug administration process and reduce medication errors. However, stakeholders’ failure to familiarize themselves with the correct use of the smart pumps can result in many new types of errors.

Also, familiarization with the ongoing optimization strategies that ensure effective maintenance and monitoring of the system is equally important in the reduction of adverse drug events.

The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) is pleased to present a full-day session that will provide participants with a route map to smart pump implementation, uptake and ongoing optimization, indicating what steps need to be taken, in what sequence, and by whom.

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

Attend this one-day session to learn about topics including:

• Medication incidents and infusion pumps
• State of the infusion technology market
• Role of smart infusion pumps in the overall medication safety strategy
• Evidence-based recommendations about the steps to optimal pump selection and successful migration from traditional to smart infusion   systems 
• Significant role that various professionals play in selecting, implementing and maintaining smart pump systems
• Importance that a fully built wireless networked environment has on the successful implementation of a smart infusion system and in ensuring continuous quality improvement
• Importance of the full integration of smart infusion systems with other information systems such as computerized physician order entry, pharmacy information systems, and bar code medication administration systems
• Clinical implications and workflow impact
• Log analyses and drug library updates
• Where your institution sits currently with regard  to the implementation of this technology, and what additional steps need to be taken to ensure complete success

AGENDA OUTLINE:

0830h Registration and Continental Breakfast

0900h Greetings and Opening Remarks

1000h Morning Refreshment Break

1200h Lunch

0230h Afternoon Refreshment Break

0330h Adjournment of the day

SESSION LEADERS:

Dr. Anthony Easty is Senior Director of the Department of Medical Engineering at the University Health Network (Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital), Toronto, Director of Medical Engineering at Mount Sinai Hospital, and Chair of the Management Committee of the Centre for Global eHealth Innovation. Tony is a Professional Engineer (Ontario), and a Certified Clinical Engineer. He is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering, and in the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada.

Tony’s research interests centre on the usability and safety of medical devices, health care IT systems, and technology in clinical environments.  He holds a number of research grants to investigate these issues from a variety of perspectives. Tony recently led a project sponsored by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care of Ontario (MOHLTC) and the Ontario Health Technology Advisory Committee (OHTAC) to collect evidence on the effectiveness, and safety of smart infusion systems. Results from this project will be discussed during this full-day session.

Sonia Pinkney is a part of the Healthcare Human Factors Group at the University Health Network.  Sonia is a Professional Engineer (Ontario) who is committed to ensuring that the design of technology and associated work processes in health care are appropriate, intuitive and safe.  Sonia has expertise throughout the life cycle of technology: designing award-winning assistive devices and websites; acquiring and implementing diverse medical technology; managing regional critical patient safety incidents; developing provincial best practice guidelines relating to the support and operation of medical technology; and creating strategic healthcare technology plans.  Recently, she co-managed a provincial assessment of smart medication delivery systems and the key findings and recommendations will be shared at this workshop.

David U is the President and CEO of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada. David has co-founded the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMP Canada). Since January 2001, David is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (US).
David received his B.Sc.Phm and M.Sc.Phm. degrees from University of Toronto. He has extensive experience in hospital pharmacy management, as well as, in health care technology. David has been involved in root cause analyses involving infusion devices. David has also written many articles and columns describing safe medication practices, which have been published in various professional journals, including Hospital News, Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy and the Healthcare Papers. He has also given many talks on medication errors, and their prevention strategies. David was one of a few recipients of the Year 2000 ISMP Cheer's Award, which is given to individuals with distinguished efforts and achievement in promoting safe medication practices.

Christine Koczmara is a senior analyst ISMP Canada. She has over 15 years nursing experience, including critical care setting. At ISMP Canada she has been involved with medication incident analysis including those involving infusion pumps. Christine is involved with writing and coordinating the publication of the ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin. She has also written numerous articles on medication safety published in Dynamics (Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses Journal), Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, Hospital News and Healthcare Papers.