CHI Lakewood Health is pleased to announce the implementation of a new generation of IV pumps, significantly enhancing patient safety and reflecting the organization’s unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality care. These state-of-the-art pumps incorporate advanced technology designed to minimize medication errors and improve the overall patient experience. The new system features enhanced safety parameters and real-time alerts, providing clinicians with immediate notification of potential issues, such as incorrect infusion rates or potential drug interactions. This proactive approach to patient safety is a cornerstone of CHI Lakewood Health’s commitment to excellence. 

The new pumps are standardized across all CHI sister hospitals, ensuring seamless maintenance and repair services. This standardization also facilitates efficient training and consistent protocols across the system. Furthermore, a newly integrated respiratory monitoring module provides an additional layer of safety for patients receiving specific medications, allowing for closer observation and more timely intervention if needed. 

“This implementation underscores our dedication to providing the safest and most effective care possible,” said Carrie Claybundy, VP of Patient Care Services at CHI Lakewood Health. “By investing in new technology like these IV pumps, we are reinforcing our commitment to patient safety and continuously improving the quality of care we deliver.” Implementations such as this one highlight CHI Lakewood Health’s ongoing efforts to improve patient outcomes and provide a superior healthcare experience. 

About CHI LakeWood Health 

CHI LakeWood Health has been an integral part of the Baudette community since 1950. The campus includes a 15-bed acute-care Critical Access Hospital, a Skilled Nursing Facility, and a family-practice Rural Health Clinic. LakeWood offers a variety of medical

services, including Public Health, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies, Behavioral Health, Telemedicine, Visiting Nurse and Ambulance Services. 

CHI LakeWood Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthy communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. CommonSpirit Health operates 142 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states. In FY 2023, CommonSpirit Health provided $2.9 billion in community benefit.