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Baxter today debuted the IV Verify Line Labeling System, an automated solution designed to streamline nursing workflows, save clinician time and support safer medication administration at the bedside.
Baxter’s launch of the product is the result of a strategic distribution agreement with Vigilant Software.
With the IV Verify system, clinicians scan a medication’s barcode and the system instantly prints a three-part adhesive label featuring the drug name, administration time and tubing change times, which can then be applied to the tubing.
The IV Verify system includes a printer, labels and patented ink-free technology and is designed to support:
- Patient Safety: Replaces inconsistent handwritten line labels with clear, standardized identification to help reduce the risk of medication error and support safe infusion practices at the bedside. One healthcare system saw increased compliance in line labeling at the point of care when using the IV Verify system, and a meaningful reduction in central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) when implemented as part of a health system’s CLABSI bundle.
- Nurse Efficiency: Streamlines IV line identification and tracing, helping clinicians save time and reduce cognitive burden. Color-coded labels indicate tubing change day and time, which aims to eliminate the need for manual calculations of line expiration. Additionally, studies show that clinicians saved an average of one to two minutes per IV setup with the IV Verify system, time that can be redirected to patient interactions.
- Clarity: System prints color-coded and liquid-resistant labels designed to remain legible in busy clinical environments where multiple infusions may be running at the same time. Two additional labels – closer to the infusion pump and patient ends of tubing – aim to provide greater clarity compared to the traditional single, handwritten label.
