Date of Conferral
8-12-2026
Date of Award
August 2026
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School
Nursing
Advisor
Margaret Harvey
Abstract
This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) educational project evaluated the effectiveness of a structured Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) education program in enhancing nurses’ knowledge of BCMA and promoting medication safety. Because local BCMA compliance rates were 15 percentage points below the organizational benchmark, an educational intervention was implemented using the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Model and the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework. Fifteen staff members, including Registered Nurses, Leaders, and Managers, participated in two educational sessions focused on BCMA use, medication safety, case studies, and role-play activities. Findings demonstrated a significant increase in BCMA knowledge, with scores improving from 68.4% to 86.7% (p < .001). These results support the continuation of BCMA education, competency validation, and training programs to reduce medication errors and enhance patient safety. Keywords: Barcode Medication Administration, BCMA, medication administration errors, nursing education, patient safety, evidence-based practice, educational project.
Recommended Citation
Beleho Woueko, Bernadette, "Improving Nurses’ Knowledge of Barcode Medication Administration Using Structured Education in Group Homes" (2026). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 20631.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/20631
