Expectations for Improvement NURS FPX 6218 Assessment 1 Proposing Evidence-Based Change Research on eMAR System Effectiveness

Studies have shown that implementing an eMAR system can lead to significant reductions in medication errors. For example, a study published in the Journal of Medical Systems found that using an eMAR system reduced medication errors by 50% compared to traditional paper-based systems (Chan et al., 2019). Another study published in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy reported a 44% reduction in medication errors after implementing an eMAR system (Hanifin & Zielenski, 2020). Therefore, implementing an eMAR system in M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital is expected to reduce medication errors, ultimately improving patient safety and outcomes (Gregory et al., 2021).

Desired Outcomes

The desired outcomes of implementing an eMAR system in M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital include:

• Improved patient safety
• Increased efficiency
• Enhanced communication and coordination
• Improved compliance (Chan et al., 2019)

Rationale for the Desired Outcomes

Implementing eMAR systems has been shown to reduce medication errors and improve patient safety. A study published in the Journal of Quality and Patient Safety found that implementing eMAR systems reduced medication errors by up to 55% (Iqbal et al., 2021). Additionally, eMAR systems have been found to improve medication adherence rates by 22%, leading to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs (Moore et al., 2020)