Revolutionary Software MAPS Tackles Medication Errors in U.S. Healthcare
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Medication errors are a critical issue in the U.S. healthcare system, responsible for significant patient harm and economic costs. Despite technological advancements aimed at enhancing medication safety, such errors remain prevalent, accounting for a substantial portion of medical errors in hospitals. In response, clinical pharmacotherapists at Houston Methodist Hospital created the Medication Administration Protection System (MAPS), a software tool that integrates with electronic health records to leverage real-time data and machine learning. This system aims to detect medication errors and provide healthcare providers with immediate, actionable alerts, ultimately improving patient safety and maintaining efficient workflows.
