Smart Pump Interoperability: An Update and Comparison with Non-Interop Sites

By Joanne Hatfield, PharmD, BCPS on October 22, 2025

Smart infusion pumps have been best practice across health systems nationwide, but the true differentiator lies in whether they are integrated. Bidirectional integration of smart pumps with the electronic health record — known as interoperability — can add a critical layer of medication safety and workflow efficiency.

Recording Coming Soon!

 

Two years ago, the National Infusion Collaborative (NIC) shared early insights into the value of interoperability. Now, we’re back with an update. By comparing interoperable and non-interoperable sites across the NIC, we’ll highlight the potential impact interoperability has on library compliance, alert frequency, and infusion safety.

In this 30-minute session, we covered:

  • An update on Dose Error Reduction Software (DERS) compliance trends
  • A comparison of alert frequency between interoperable and non-interoperable sites
  • Key lessons from health systems implementing interoperability

 

Hosts

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Sean O'Neill, PharmD

Co-Chair, National Infusion Collaborative

Co-Founder, Bainbridge Health

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Joanne Hatfield, PharmD, BCPS

Co-Chair,  National Infusion Collaborative

Director of Clinical Solutions, Bainbridge Health