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A risk analysis method to evaluate the impact of a Computerized Provider Order Entry system on patient safety.

May 27, 2011

Bonnabry P, Despont-Gros C, Grauser D, et al. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2008;15(4):453-60.

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Rapid adoption of computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems has led to debate around their reported benefits. This study conducted a detailed quantitative analysis, following a failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), and concluded that such analyses are necessary to guide continuous improvement efforts at ensuring CPOE systems do improve safety.

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