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AZ Sint-Blasius chooses Mindray infusion pumps: higher patient safety and more efficient careBlog | Case Studies
Kimberlie Hanna
AZ Sint-Blasius in Dendermonde recently switched to the new Mindray infusion pumps from Hospidex-Innomediq. The choice came after a thorough test phase with several suppliers and departments. The main driver? Better patient safety and more control over medication administration.
Head nurses Annelies Van de Velde (internist day center) and Kelly Melis (intensive care) share their experiences.
The challenge: accuracy and data flexibility
With the old pumps, problems arose with run-in speed, which is crucial in chemotherapy. After all, small deviations can have major consequences.
In addition:
- Small screen → limited data visibility
- No flexible medication library
- No linkage to electronic health record
- Manual transfer at sprayer changes on intensive care
According to the team, it was clear: Technology had to evolve with the hospital’s vision of care.
Why Mindray through Hospidex-Innomediq?
During the testing phase, several vendors were thoroughly evaluated. Not only the technology, but also service, accessibility and user-friendliness played a role.
Which was decisive:
- User-friendly and intuitive system
- Large color display with clear medication coding
- Customizable medication library
- Reliable and accurate run-in speed
- Strong support during implementation
One partner was chosen hospital-wide: Hospidex-Innomediq.
Concrete result: higher quality of care
1. Increased patient safety
- Accurate administration rate
- Fewer occlusion alarms
- Automatic restart of therapy when pressure is restored
- Medication library reduces risk of errors
2. Relay system in critical medication
On intensive care, pumps communicate with each other. When a syringe is nearly empty, the delivery rate remains constant when changing.
- Less manual intervention
- Less margin of error
- More peace of mind
3. Central monitoring
All pumps are linked to a power station. Advantages:
- Working proactively (preparing syringes in a timely manner)
- Fewer interruptions
- Less walking in on isolation patients
- More efficient workflow
4. Less alarm fatigue
Due to automatic restart when pressure is restored:
- Fewer false alarms
- Less noise pollution
- Faster response to really urgent alarms
Night mode also lowers decibels and screen light, increasing patient comfort.
5. More engaged patients
The large, clear screen makes therapy more transparent. In some treatments, patients can:
- Adjusting speed yourself (after explanation)
- Follow up therapy
- See how long treatment lasts
In addition, the battery life (full-day autonomy) provides greater mobility.
Implementation: training and support
Implementation varied by department.
Intensive care:
- Training without patients
- Test phase with docking stations
- Infrastructure modifications
- Close collaboration with IT, bioengineering and hospital hygiene
Oncology Day Unit:
- One training opportunity
- Direct switching
- Week-long on-site support
Minor technical issues were resolved quickly thanks to proactive follow-up.
Key lesson for other hospitals
According to the team:
Plan a sufficiently long testing phase with end users.
Request enough devices during the testing period.
Involve staff in the decision.
New technology requires trust, and that grows when teams can test themselves.
Conclusion
The switch to Mindray infusion pumps via Hospidex-Innomediq provided AZ Sint-Blasius with many benefits. Think higher patient safety, fewer medication errors, more efficient workflows, less alarm fatigue and more patient comfort. This is a great practical example of how technology and care can go hand in hand.
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Kimberlie Hanna
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