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Hagland M. Healthc Informatics. 2009;26:40-44.

This article discusses approaching computerized provider order entry (CPOE) implementation from a patient safety perspective and shares success stories from numerous US hospitals.

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Resource Type

Newspaper/Magazine Article

Setting of Care

Hospitals

Target Audience

Health Care Executives and Administrators

Information Professionals

Clinical Area

General Internal Medicine

Hospital Medicine

Hospital Pharmacy

Safety Target

Medication Safety

Approach to Improving Safety

Human Factors Engineering

Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE)

Origin/Sponsor

United States of America