General info Flashcards
1
Q
What is CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry)?
A
The doctor enters medication orders directly into the computer and they are automatically sent to the Pharmacy
2
Q
What is included on the CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry)?
A
- patient information
- patient allergies
- laboratory results
- prescription data
3
Q
What are the 4 advantages of the CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry)?
A
- Eliminates handwritten orders and thus reduces possibility of errors during transcription process.
- More effective use of time as orders are not being duplicated and as verification of orders is required but not verification of transcription.
- Multiple disciplinary teams can access chart simultaneously and from various locations.
- Eliminating handwritten orders reduces errors of misinterpretation of medication orders caused by poor handwriting.
