The Puerto Rican League Against Cancer and Dr. Isaac González Martínez Oncological Hospital has delivered trusted cancer care for more than 80 years. It has maintained continuous accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer since 1951, one of only a few institutions worldwide with that distinction. That same commitment to high standards led to the hospital’s adoption of Accelero Connect®.
Before implementation, The Puerto Rican League Against Cancer and Dr. Isaac González Martínez Oncological Hospital’s infusion pumps weren’t integrated with the EHR, requiring nurses to manually enter data into the pump and chart it separately. This process increased the risk of medication errors. With Accelero Connect in place, real-time pump data is sent to the EHR, improving safety, accuracy, and workflow.
Safer Medication Delivery and Real-Time Visibility
Manual pump programming was a known risk, impacting care and increasing the chance of errors, particularly when nurses had to enter IV order data at the bedside. “The greatest risk was that nurses had to enter the order into the pump, increasing the chance of errors. Now, that risk is significantly reduced.” explains Dr. Yennifer L. Colón Morales, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy at The Puerto Rican League Against Cancer and Dr. Isaac González Martínez Oncological Hospital.
By implementing Accelero Connect smart pump programming, the hospital’s infusions are administered faster, more accurate and align with preset safety limits based on established medication protocols. Nurses no longer need to manually enter documentation, and physicians now have real-time visibility into active infusions. The system provides information about titration rate changes on mediations like Rituxan, empowering the care team to make faster adjustments and more confident clinical decisions.
Supporting a Long-Term Vision for Innovation
Dr. Colón notes, “The Puerto Rican League Against Cancer and Dr. Isaac González Martínez Oncological Hospital has always prioritized innovation, and Accelero Connect aligns with our vision for safer, smarter, and individualized care. The implementation was smooth and flexible; the Accelero team worked with us hand in hand.”
The hospital is also using reports generated by Accelero Connect to optimize pump usage and support adjustments to medication processes and protocols, reinforcing safety throughout the hospital. By putting these insights into practice, the Puerto Rican League Against Cancer and Dr. Isaac González Martínez Oncological Hospital is making measurable progress, improving workflows, and delivering more personalized, high-quality cancer care.”
We’re proud to partner with The Puerto Rican League Against Cancer and Dr. Isaac González Martínez Oncological Hospital and remain committed to providing the same level of dedication and support to all our healthcare partners.
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