- Security and Wireless IV Infusion Devices

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Security and Wireless IV Infusion Devices - Is Your System Secure?

Program Description

"Intelligent" infusion pumps can enhance efficiency and accuracy in infusion administration and has a direct impact on nurses, physicians and pharmacists, as well as information technology specialists, clinical engineers, biomed and risk managers. To help you make informed decisions about wireless intelligent infusion technology in your hospital, this monograph will tell you what it is, how it works, and what it takes to secure your hospital system.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, nurses and pharmacists will be able to:

Discuss the benefits of wireless smart infusion devices and considerations for deployment in the hospital
Describe information that can be communicated by smart infusion devices and how it can be transmitted
Identify the pro's and con's of different wireless communication protocols and security mechanisms supported by these devices

Program Faculty

Luis H. Coloma
Technical Analyst III
MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington

CE Accreditation:

Nursing:
VHA Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This program is designated for 1.00 hours.

VHA Inc. is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP12580 for 1.20 contact hours.

Pharmacy:
VHA Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council For Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education. VHA designates this program for a maximum of 1.00 credit hours.

Universal Program Number: 546-999-08-033-H05-P - Home Study.

CEU
VHA Inc. will award CEUs to each participant who successfully completes this program. The CEU is a nationally recognized unit of measure for continuing education and training programs that meet certain criteria (1 contact hour = .1 CEU).

Funding

This continuing education activity was developed by VHA Inc.
and is supported by an educational grant from Hospira.

To Participate

To participate in this Web-based continuing education activity:
1.	Review the program description and objectives.
2.	View the program by clicking on the link below.
3.	Complete the online post-test and program evaluation by clicking the hyperlink below (registration will be required).

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The material presented here does not reflect the views of Pharmacy Choice, Inc.,ProCE, Inc., RxSchool, or the companies providing educational content. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.