A case study on the impacts of computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system on hospital clinical workflow

Maher Mominah*, Faisel Yunus, Mowafa S. Househ

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Abstract

Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) is a health informatics system that helps health care providers create and manage orders for medications and other health care services. Through the automation of the ordering process, CPOE has improved the overall efficiency of hospital processes and workflow. In Saudi Arabia, CPOE has been used for years, with only a few studies evaluating the impacts of CPOE on clinical workflow. In this paper, we discuss the experience of a local hospital with the use of CPOE and its impacts on clinical workflow. Results show that there are many issues related to the implementation and use of CPOE within Saudi Arabia that must be addressed, including design, training, medication errors, alert fatigue, and system dep Recommendations for improving CPOE use within Saudi Arabia are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInformatics, Management and Technology in Healthcare
PublisherIOS Press
Pages207-209
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781614992752
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Informatics, Management, and Technology in Healthcare, ICIMTH 2013 - Athens, Greece
Duration: 5 Jul 20137 Jul 2013

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume190
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Informatics, Management, and Technology in Healthcare, ICIMTH 2013
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period5/07/137/07/13

Keywords

  • CPOE
  • Medical Errors
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Workflow

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