The Leapfrog Group's CPOE standard and evaluation tool.

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The Leapfrog Group's CPOE standard and evaluation tool.

July 30, 2008

Metzger JB, Welebob E, Turisco F, et al. Patient Saf Qual Healthc. July/August 2008;5:22-25.

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This article describes an evaluation tool designed for Leapfrog survey participants to assess the effectiveness of computerized physician order entry (CPOE) implementation in hospitals.

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