eMAR Solutions - New Technology. New Opportunities for Care.

Electronic medication administration records (eMAR) will play an increasing role in delivering quality care. By electronically verifying each dose of medication that is given to a patient, eMAR can effectively ensure the 5 rights of medication administration: the right drug, right dose, right time, right route, and right patient.

Medical error has become a critical issue:

  • Each year about 98,000 deaths in the United States may be due to medical error
  • An estimated 770,000 medication errors occur in hospitals each year
  • Medication errors may account for 1 out of every 5 deaths or injuries due to medical error
  • 38% of medication errors happen at the point of care

When properly implemented, eMAR can make a significant difference.

In a study at a Veterans Affairs medical center, 5.7 million doses of barcoded medications were given without 1 reported error. Experts predict that:

  • Bar coding could cut medication errors by as much as 80%
  • Medication errors cost the average hospital $2.8 million per year

To view examples of how Rubbermaid Medical Solutions products can assist with eMAR delivery, click on Hybrid or Decentralized Medication Delivery Overview in the left hand navigation.