The introduction of computerized physician order entry and change management in a tertiary pediatric hospital.

Jeffrey S. Upperman; Patricia Staley; Kerri Friend; Jocelyn Benes; Jacque Dailey; William Neches; Eugene S. Wiener

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The introduction of computerized physician order entry and change management in a tertiary pediatric hospital.

November 16, 2005

Upperman JS, Staley P, Friend K, et al. Pediatrics. 2005;116(5):e634-42.

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The authors report on the successful implementation of computerized physician order entry (CPOE) in a tertiary pediatric hospital and provide lessons learned from their experience.

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