Safety and efficiency considerations for the introduction of electronic ordering in a blood bank.

Andrew Georgiou; Tony Greenfield; Joanne Callen; Johanna I Westbrook

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Safety and efficiency considerations for the introduction of electronic ordering in a blood bank.

July 1, 2009

Georgiou A, Greenfield T, Callen J, et al. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2009;133(6):933-7.

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This study used focus groups to assess the implications of implementing computerized provider order entry in a blood bank with the goal of minimizing disruptions in work flow.

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