By Joanne Hatfield, PharmD, BCPS on Sep 29, 2026, 2:57:56 PM
This quarter, the NIC was joined by Kristen Hughes, PharmD, BCPS, CPPS and Sam Bowker, PharmD, MHIIM from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as they share their approach to integrating investigational medications into smart pump drug libraries. They will explore workflows, drug library limit development, and key considerations for smart pump interoperability during clinical trials.
Originally recorded Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Investigational research drives medical breakthroughs and transforms science into life-saving treatments, but its unknown risk profiles require rigorous smart infusion pump processes to prevent administration errors and keep clinical trial patients safe.
We also reviewed key network trends and highlights, along with a summary of the 2026 NIC Survey findings on the biggest challenges being faced with smart infusion pumps today.
Featured Speakers
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Kristen Hughes, PharmD, BCPS, CPPS Sr. Clinical Pharmacy Specialist St. Jude Children's Research Hospital |
Sam Bowker, PharmD, MHIIM Senior Clinical Applications Analyst - Pharmacist St. Jude Children's Research Hospital |
Hosts
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Sean O'Neill, PharmD Co-Chair, National Infusion Collaborative |
Joanne Hatfield, PharmD, BCPS Co-Chair, National Infusion Collaborative Director of Clinical Solutions, Bainbridge Health |
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