Commentary

Improving pediatric electronic health record usability and safety through certification: seize the day.

December 21, 2018

Ratwani RM, Moscovitch B, Rising JP. JAMA Pediatr. 2018;172(11):1007-1008.

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This commentary provides recommendations to guide the development of certification processes for pediatric electronic health record systems. The authors highlight the importance of focusing on user-centered design, transparency, implementation, and frontline staff engagement in the testing process.

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