scanning the medication, the
EMR will confirm the patient's
name, the drug and the dosage,
and tell her whether it's okay to
proceed or if she has the wrong
one. The mobile barcode system,
which is included as part of the
hospital's new EMR software,
not only helps confirm that the
medication is correct, but also
holds staff accountable. "If
someone bypasses it, the admin
can tell," says Mr. Moffa. "You
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