A risk analysis method to evaluate the impact of a Computerized Provider Order Entry system on patient safety.
Bonnabry P, Despont-Gros C, Grauser D, et al. A risk analysis method to evaluate the impact of a computerized provider order entry system on patient safety. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2008;15(4):453-60. doi:10.1197/jamia.M2677.
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.