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NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Dose of technology helps Shands at UF avoid drug errors.

Chun D. Gainsville Sun. August 21, 2006.

STUDY

Assessing the anticipated consequences of computer-based provider order entry at three community hospitals using an open-ended, semi-structured survey instrument.

Sittig DF, Ash JS, Guappone KP, Campbell EM, Dykstra RH. Int J Med Inform. 2008;77:440-447.

STUDY

Assessing and monitoring override medications in automated dispensing devices.

Kowiatek JG, Weber RJ, Skledar SJ, Frank S, DeVita M. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32:309-317.

STUDY

Bar-code technology for medication administration: medication errors and nurse satisfaction.

Fowler SB, Sohler P, Zarillo DF. MedSurg Nursing. 2009;18:103-110.

COMMENTARY

Preventing medication errors in hospitals through a systems approach and technological innovation: a prescription for 2010.

Crane J, Crane FG. Hosp Top. Fall 2006;84:3-8.

STUDY

ASHP national survey of pharmacy practice in hospital settings: dispensing and administration—2008.

Pedersen CA, Schneider P, Scheckelhoff DJ. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2009;66:926-946.

COMMENTARY

Implementing a bar-code medication administration system.

Weber RJ. Hosp Pharm. 2008;43:1016-1023.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Medication errors: a year in review.

Institute for Safe Medication Practices. Pharmacy Practice News. October 2011:7-14.

STUDY

Effects of an adverse-drug-event alert system on cost and quality outcomes in community hospitals.

Piontek F, Kohli R, Conlon P, Ellis JJ, Jablonski J, Kini N. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2010;67:613-620.

BOOK/REPORT

The Prescription Infrastructre: Are We Ready for ePrescribing?

Sarasohn-Kahn J, Holt M. Oakland, CA: California Healthcare Foundation; 2006. ISBN: 1933795026.

COMMENTARY

Prescribing errors resulting in adverse drug events: how can they be prevented?

Thurmann PA. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2006;5:489-493.

COMMENTARY

Medication orders are written clearly and transcribed accurately – implementing Medication Management Standard 3.20 and National Patient Safety Goal 2b.

Laselle TJ,May SK. Hosp Pharm. 2006;41:82-87.

STUDY

Effectiveness of a computerized system for intravenous heparin administration: using information technology to improve patient care and patient safety.

Oyen LJ, Nishimura RA, Ou NN, Armon JJ, Zhou M. Am Heart Hosp J. 2005;3:75-81.

STUDY

Designing decision support for insulin ordering in a computerized provider order entry system.

Wright L, Feldott CC, Hargrove FR. Hosp Pharm. 2007;42:158–161.

STUDY

Improving insulin distribution and administration safety using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Yamamoto J, Abraham D, Malatestinic B. Hosp Pharm. 2010;45:212-224.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Don't underestimate the impact of change on risk potential.

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. September 11, 2008;13:1-3.

COMMENTARY

ISMP medication error report analysis.

Cohen MR. Hosp Pharm. 2005;40:556-557.

STUDY

Medication-error reporting and pharmacy resident experience during implementation of computerized prescriber order entry.

Weant KA, Cook AM, Armitstead JA. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2007;64:526-530.

STUDY

High incidence of medication documentation errors in a Swiss university hospital due to the handwritten prescription process.

Hartel MJ, Staub LP, Röder C, Eggli S. BMC Health Serv Res. 2011;11:199.

STUDY

Risk factors for adverse drug events: a 10-year analysis.

Evans RS, Lloyd JF, Stoddard GJ, Nebeker JR, Samore MH. Ann Pharmacother. 2005;39:1161-1168.

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