TY - JOUR
T1 - Computerized provider order entry in pediatric oncology
T2 - Design, implementation, and outcomes
AU - Chen, Allen R.
AU - Lehmann, Christoph U.
PY - 2011/7
Y1 - 2011/7
N2 - Purpose: Pediatric oncology is a challenging environment for computerized provider order entry (CPOE). Our goal was to build on the proven safety features of CPOE and facilitate input of expert clinicians. Methods: A standard, commercially available CPOE system was implemented throughout the hospital. The design of the pediatric oncology implementation was a collaborative effort by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and information technology experts. Results: 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 research protocol or standard-of-care order sets increased from 57% to 84% as the number of active order sets grew to 200. The number of medication-related patient safety events decreased 39% after implementation of CPOE in pediatric oncology. Acceptance of the system is high in all clinical disciplines. Conclusion: Implementation of CPOE required extensive customization but improved patient safety in this highly complex pediatric oncology environment.
AB - Purpose: Pediatric oncology is a challenging environment for computerized provider order entry (CPOE). Our goal was to build on the proven safety features of CPOE and facilitate input of expert clinicians. Methods: A standard, commercially available CPOE system was implemented throughout the hospital. The design of the pediatric oncology implementation was a collaborative effort by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and information technology experts. Results: 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 research protocol or standard-of-care order sets increased from 57% to 84% as the number of active order sets grew to 200. The number of medication-related patient safety events decreased 39% after implementation of CPOE in pediatric oncology. Acceptance of the system is high in all clinical disciplines. Conclusion: Implementation of CPOE required extensive customization but improved patient safety in this highly complex pediatric oncology environment.
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U2 - 10.1200/JOP.2011.000344
DO - 10.1200/JOP.2011.000344
M3 - Short survey
C2 - 22043183
AN - SCOPUS:81855180729
SN - 1554-7477
VL - 7
SP - 218
EP - 222
JO - Journal of oncology practice
JF - Journal of oncology practice
IS - 4
ER -