We review the extent and functionality of computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems in seven Western countries. We compare nations’ implementation levels; linkages with other health care ...
A few weeks ago I toured a hospital that had recently adopted computerized physician order entry (CPOE). We visited a patient room on the Med-Surge floor, where a nurse explained what happens in an ...
Although the concept of evidence-based order sets was introduced many years ago, healthcare providers are moving toward adopting evidence-based order sets in increasing numbers and integrating such ...
To help ease Long Island's critical blood shortage, South Nassau Communities Hospital is to hold a blood drive on Jan. 31, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., in the hospital's Albert Conference Room.Long Island's ...
A study conducted by University of Pennsylvania researchers assessed the effectiveness of using a computerized physician order entry system to reduce orders for anticoagulant medication warfarin in ...
Assessing compliance with practice treatment guidelines by treatment centers and the reasons for noncompliance No significant financial relationships to disclose. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from ...
During 9 months of configuration effort, 30 medical logic modules and 110 order sets were developed to support pediatric oncology. The proportion of chemotherapy orders submitted using specific ...
We agree with Dr. Patmas that "pay-for-performance" and peer comparisons are techniques that have proved useful in modifying physician behavior in practice. The peer comparison is a tool we currently ...