Minimizing Distractions and Interruptions at the Pyxis Machine Thus Improving Safety

Being a part of a busy Day Stay Pre-op /PACU unit, where surgeons, residents, anesthesiologists, CRNA ’s and nurses congregate in our nurse’s station, can create a loud and distracting environment. This is where our PYXIS machine is located. We wanted to minimize distractions and interruptions while removing medications to reduce the incidence of errors.

Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - July 31, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Ann Marie Culver, Alison Colburn, Nancy Falvey Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research