Detection, classification, and correction of defective chemotherapy orders through nursing and pharmacy oversight.
Mertens WC, Brown DE, Parisi R, et al. Detection, Classification, and Correction of Defective Chemotherapy Orders Through Nursing and Pharmacy Oversight. J Patient Saf. 2008;4(3):195-200. doi:10.1097/pts.0b013e3181858370.
This study demonstrated that even with an existing computerized provider order entry system, defects in chemotherapy orders do occur and are largely attributable to incomplete orders requiring clarification.