Medication errors are recognized as a clinical concern that is continuously on the rise, which can result in death. These medication errors are costing health care billions of dollars yearly. By implementing the Barcode Medication Administration system (BCMA) would allow the point-of-care systems to offer numerous stages of functionality (AHRQ, 2013). With use of the BCMA, it would provide a better identifier for the patient with the right dose, and time of medication, as well as, providing visual alerts as a safety measure. Cost can be a factor for most, especially the small rural areas. Cost is another factor to consider. When building a business case, one assesses various options before presenting their proposal, trying to stay within
