Alaris (LVP, PCA, Syringe) Commentary

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I think the Alaris pump is very straightforward and user friendly. I've used other pumps where we...

If the Alaris pumps are broken, it goes out of use until it gets fixed, and we have people on-site...

For interoperability with the Alaris syringe pump, there are a lot of steps involved in priming the...

All in all, interoperability was a big rollout for us. It was a big change in the workflow for the...

I don't think we have ongoing training from BD.

We’ve definitely seen improvements by adopting pump and EHR interoperability. The EHR flows over to...

The only thing I can think of that BD can improve is if they had an MRI-compatible pump. That would...

BD is working well with us. They keep expectations and answer questions when we reach out.

BD offers good support. They reach out intermittently to make suggestions and to touch base on our...

I don't really reach out for support very often because of my role. If I do reach out, it's usually...

I am aware of instances of programming errors for various reasons when manual pump programming was...

With some of BD's recent software updates, there were initially published data points related to...

I'm not working with the pumps directly at the bedside, so I can't speak to them from a biomed...

I like the modular setup of the Alaris pumps. We can configure the different channels and where...

There is a really distinct lack of ownership over the product. It has some seriously clunky...

BD has intentionally failed to be up front about the fact that the integration with our EHR is...

There is a complete gap in the Alaris pumps for CPAP patients. BD's end-tidal CO2 monitoring probes...

For the most part, things are okay with the Alaris pumps. We have gone through the process of...

We are starting to work on the interface with our EHR; that’s where most of our effort is right now....

For better or worse, I think we will probably stick with BD. We did reevaluate some other pumps, but...

My biggest complaint with the Alaris is that BD came out with their system, and it was really good...

I wouldn't recommend the existing BD product because it is old technology. We are really looking at...

I can understand that sometimes things go wrong, but a vendor should own their mistakes and deal...

BD has gotten better over the years, but in terms of repairs and education, the vendor is sometimes...

BD has two-way communication with the EHR, but it is a little clunky and needs to be better. Also,...

I recommend the Alaris pumps to anyone who asks me. The Alaris pumps are super compared to other pumps....

The support for the Alaris pumps is great. Anytime we have trouble or a question, BD responds within...

The Alaris meets all my expectations. In the selection process, all the hospital staff actually...

BD is the company with the most experience with pump integration. I watched a friend's hospital try...

The vendor doesn't proactively reach out to us, but whenever we try to implement different files or...

I don't really have problems with BD. Their pumps have been great. They're easy. We have analytics...

I'm not sure how much innovation BD has done since pump integration. In terms of the Alaris, I don't...

With the Alaris, we are committed to sticking through things, knowing that other customers use the...

The vendor's support has been great. We call BD, and we usually get a quick response. We have a...

We renewed our contract with BD, and they replaced several aging pumps as part of the agreement. We...

BD offers training for the Alaris year over year, and that is a nice benefit.

We and some other facilities in our specialty have communicated some things that could be different....

I think BD is trying to innovate. I don't know how much innovation is out there. I think they are...

Clinically, we get our money's worth with the Alaris. I'm not directly involved with the finances on...

When I need to get an answer from BD, I can get an answer pretty quickly. I don't always use the...

We are going to buy the Alaris again. When we update our fleet, we're going to update the BD pumps....

The Alaris is a robust device. It does not break often. It takes a lot of beating and abuse and...

With the Alaris, the PCA side is not integrated yet, and BD needs to do that. The PCA workflow is a...

BD had a really good project manager and engagement. The project manager is there right away if...

BD does a great job when we first bring them in, but training falls off with time. When someone new...

More often than not, BD is fair and transparent with charges, but I get the feeling that there are...

BD’s after-hours process seems to change frequently, and we don't get alerted to those changes ahead...

The Alaris pumps meet most of our infusion needs, but we would like to see PCA integration with our...

I would probably not buy the Alaris pumps again. We have been working with them for many years, and...

BD’s product is creating a much safer environment for our patients, so it is worth the investment.

Our decision to go with the Alaris was driven by the nursing department. The nurses are familiar...

BD does a pretty good job of trying to keep us in the fold, making sure that all of our products are...

With BD, there always seem to be hidden charges that we are not aware of, like a server that is at...

BD’s implementation was clunky. They weren't going to spend any time doing any brush-up education...

BD definitely has the corner on the market in terms of multiple channels. The user interface of what...

When we upgrade to the new Alaris pumps, I am excited about the interoperability, because the nurses...

Our contract allowed for a couple of days of on-site training, and we have been satisfied with that.

The main things I like about the Alaris Pre-Remediation pumps are the modular approach, the way we...

In the past, the Alaris Pre-Remediation pumps worked better with our old EHR. We just barely moved...

BD’s ongoing training looks different than their initial training. We had initial training several...

The new iteration of the Alaris Pre-Remediation pump is going to do a lot better. One of the issues...

We are just going through the upgrade right now, but BD has been very helpful. BD actually does a...

BD has worked well with us throughout the contract process. As far as I can tell, we are getting the...

BD has been helpful. We have had a representative from BD come out and speak with our nurses and...

With the Alaris pumps, the biggest issue with medication administration in a hospital is just...

The reason the Alaris pumps aren't getting a perfect score for functionality is that BD doesn't have...

I really haven’t utilized other pump systems, but the Alaris pumps have worked well for us so far....

The Alaris Pre-Remediation pumps could be easier to use. Things haven't always been easy with the...

We stayed with BD because the remediation was done, and we had a good interface capability with our...

BD could have a little better communication for the upgrades of the Alaris Pre-Remediation pumps.

The device and product to support it are favorable, but the interaction with a representative of the...

BD was supposed to help us with the new database switchover, and they were unable to fulfill the...

Once we get integration with the Alaris pump, that is going to help a lot. Right now, it is hard for...

BD does pretty good competency training. The Alaris pump is pretty simple to figure out. It takes...

We recently updated our BD pumps, and they are what we will stay on because of the EHR integration...

I have concerns about a new alert that BD implemented. We don’t agree with the way it is written. It...

I have access to the BD library learning resources, but that access isn't something we provide to...

We haven’t had a lot of technical issues with the Alaris pumps over the past year. I do appreciate...

The remediation with BD was fairly smooth. BD's team was pretty responsive. We also transitioned one...

Things are going okay. It is nice to have nice, new pumps, but the functionality is identical. It is...

The remediation effort was fine. It was what I expected. BD came on-site, unboxed the pumps and...

I wish BD would address some of the ongoing issues that have been known since almost day one of the...

The nurses like using the product; it is safe. I like the reporting that it provides, and there is...

BD’s turnaround time on pump repairs is fairly quick. BD is always available and helpful. We usually...

It seems like when we send pumps in for repair, we get charged too much. But that is probably the...

The Alaris’s user interface is just a little bit different. There are different modules that can be...

Based on conversations I have had with BD, I believe the Alaris has been largely unchanged for more...

Our experience with BD has been very good. We have implemented interoperability. They are very...

We already use the Alaris, and we are happy with it, so there is really no point in changing. What I...

We don't really have many problems with the Alaris that require the vendor to be involved. The...

I have never had any issues with BD; their support is great. Anytime there is a software update or...

Maintaining the library is intuitive for the Alaris, and the integration is great. The wireless...

With the Alaris, we can audit and see what medication was given, when it was given, how much was...

The only thing that would make the Alaris better would be if it had the option for different types...

In terms of the Alaris, I don't know that there has been any new technology. BD does upgrades where...

I have never heard from BD’s executive team. I'm sure they communicate with somebody at a corporate...

We usually get a flyer about updates; that is it. The BD representatives don't reach out. I have...

I love the Alaris. I have used all sorts of other pumps from other services, and I think that the...

The Alaris is new, and people are just learning things. I don't know if people missed some training...

Everyone has been pretty pleased with the Alaris. We like the reporting features, the reports on...

BD has done a really good job. They have provided education on the Alaris, and that is key. They...

I would imagine the next time we update our fleet, we would lean toward BD. I don't know that there...

In terms of strengths, the Alaris pumps are extremely durable and reliable. The hardware itself...

BD does a pretty good job with implementation services. Honestly, the implementation was a...

I don't necessarily know that the Alaris pumps are really intuitive. I think for a new user or an...

Honestly, I couldn't even tell that we did the remediation with BD. I feel like things with the...