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.
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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
Sean O'Neill, PharmD Co-Chair, National Infusion Collaborative Co-Founder, Bainbridge Health |
Joanne Hatfield, PharmD, BCPS Co-Chair, National Infusion Collaborative Director of Clinical Solutions, Bainbridge Health |
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