Hi everyone,

I’m looking for insight into how other institutions manage patients who are admitted with their own insulin pumps (devices). Specifically, I’m interested in learning more about the pharmacy’s role in verifying and documenting what is currently in the pump (type of insulin, concentration, reservoir amount, etc.).

At our facility, this has been a recurring challenge—especially when confirming the insulin type and ensuring accuracy in the EHR medication list. I’d love to hear:

How does your team verify and document what insulin is in the patient’s pump on admission?

Do pharmacists perform an independent verification or rely on nursing documentation/patient report?

Is there a specific policy or checklist your institution follows for these situations?

How do you handle situations when the pump contents or settings cannot be verified?

Any examples of best practices, policies, or workflow descriptions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for sharing your experience and input!