Which of the following is/are benefit(s) of the computerized physician order entry (CPOE) sys-tem?

Question

1. Saves time and reduces transcription errors resulting from handwriting clarity issues.
2. Has built in stop-gaps and prescribing templates.
3. Alerts RTs and other clinicians of new, expired, or changed orders.
4. Helps facilitate patient care and reduce medical errors.
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1, 2, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer 1

ANS: D
A subset of EHRs is the computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system. Through CPOEs, orders can be electronically transmitted to the EHR, saving time and reducing transcription errors resulting from handwriting clarity issues. Built in stop-gaps and prescribing templates, alert phy-sicians about potential dosing problems and drug interaction concerns. The interfacing of CPOE systems with other hospital computer systems also alert RTs and other clinicians of new, expired, or changed orders. Thus CPOE has helped facilitate patient care and reduce medical errors.