A university hospital wants to implement a "closed-loop" medication management system. Current systems include registration, computerized provider order entry, electronic medication administration record, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy
Which system is needed to complete the loop?
a. Clinical documentation
b. Clinical decision support system
c. Bar-coding system
d. Electronic prescribing
ANS: C
A closed-loop medication management system would connect the pharmacy system to the CPOE, eMAR, and bar-coding systems.
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