In clinical care environments, every action and every second matters. Barcode medication administration (BCMA) plays a critical role in ensuring safe and accurate medication delivery. Integrated BCMA within an EHR brings innovation that directly impacts patient outcomes, clinician workflows and regulatory compliance. While BCMA has long been a cornerstone of safe medication practices, at times adoption rates are less than optimal. This raises an important question: how can we drive more extensive, effective utilization?

Smarter scanning, with clinicians in mind

Modern BCMA isn’t just about scanning barcodes on medications and patient armbands, it’s about making the right thing to do also the easiest thing to do. The benefits of BCMA workflows are well recognized, including reduced medication errors, improved real-time accuracy and better compliance with standardized practice. But when workflows are poorly adopted or deviations occur, these benefits diminish, potentially impacting patient outcomes.

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From workarounds to intuitive workflows

It is no secret that clinical staff often get creative to save time. Preprinted barcode lists, extra patient armband copies, bypassing parts of the workflow—all are common shortcuts used to navigate cumbersome processes. To reduce these practice deviations, BCMA workflows must be streamlined, straightforward and deliver the proven benefits of barcode technology. A modern UI, intuitive alerts, clear medication labeling and easy-to-use mobile workflows can reduce reliance on workarounds. When improved workflows are paired with standardized policies and procedures, patient outcomes improve.

Modern BCMA isn’t just about scanning barcodes on medications and patient armbands, it’s about making the right thing to do also the easiest thing to do.

Beyond the barcode, built for better care

Barcode Medication Administration is more than a tool—it’s a critical component in empowering care teams to deliver safe, more reliable patient care. In Sunrise 25.1, we’re delivering clinicians a redesigned BCMA module that features a modern user interface, streamlined workflows, and simplified implementation and maintenance. Because, at Altera, we measure our success by our clients’ outcomes, delivering innovative solutions that drive better care.