Interop Support Structure (EHS - smart pump)

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Jeff Hurren
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Interop Support Structure (EHS - smart pump)

Hi Friends, we just received approval to implement interoperability with our smart pump fleet. As we engage in the planning, I'd like to see how other folks are supporting from an org structure standpoint.

For sites live on interop, a few questions:
1. Which department maintains your smart pump library? (e.g. IT, Rx, MedSafety, etc)
2. What is the role of the individual(s) maintaining your library (e.g. RPh, etc)
2. What is the intake/update process for pump library changes?
3. Can you describe your validation process for new or modified entries?
4. What is the role of the individual(s) who validate changes?
5. If you are using a TAWF for compounding (e.g. gravimetrics) has this impacted your smart pump library and/or interop process?

Thanks so much. Historically Med Safety has maintained the smart pumps for us, but we are trying to determine if we should more closely align with our IT team vs. hand it over to them.