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. 2003:2003:150-4.

The Effects of CPOE on ICU workflow: an observational study

C H Cheng  1 , M K Goldstein, E Geller, R E Levitt
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The Effects of CPOE on ICU workflow: an observational study

C H Cheng et al. AMIA Annu Symp Proc. 2003.

Abstract

Computerized physician order entry (CPOE) has had demonstrated benefits in error reduction and guideline adherence, but its implementation has often been complicated by disruptions in established workflow processes. We conducted an observational study of the healthcare team in an intensive care unit after the implementation of mandatory CPOE. We found that policies designed to increase flexibility and safety led to an increased coordination load on the healthcare team, and created opportunities for new sources of error. We attribute this in part to implicit assumptions in the CPOE system design that execution of physician orders is a linear work process. Observational workflow studies are an important tool to understand how to redesign CPOE systems so as to avoid harm and achieve the full potential of benefit for improved patient safety.

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