Computerized provider order entry (CPOE):

Question

a. allows orders to be communicated to the appropriate department.
b. creates an intermediary for order transcription.
c. slows documentation and provider communication.
d. may lead to increased ordering and transcription errors.

Answer 1

ANS: A
Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) allows orders to be directly communicated to the appropriate departmentâ€"diet orders to dietary, medication orders to the pharmacy, laboratory orders to the laboratory. Elimination of an intermediary for order transcription decreases the potential for errors related to the ambiguity of handwritten orders and allows quicker responses by appropriate departments. Legibility and availability of computerized documentation improve provider communication. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) recommends CPOE as one of the safe practices for better health care. CPOE systems ensure legible orders and have the potential to reduce ordering and transcribing errors. Disadvantages of CPOE include workflow issues, provider resistance to new technology, and overdependence on technology