Using computerized provider order entry application to improve compliance with co-signature of verbal orders

AMIA Annu Symp Proc. 2007 Oct 11:1004.

Abstract

Verbal orders that are not cosigned in a timely manner represent potential quality, safety, and medical-legal concerns. Computerized Provider Order Entry Systems (CPOEs) provide unique opportunities to understand, describe, and improve compliance with guidelines that require the timely co-signature of verbal orders. We describe our baseline compliance and improvements that were achieved through a series of CPOE interventions and related provider feedback and education.

MeSH terms

  • Academic Medical Centers
  • Guideline Adherence*
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Humans
  • Medical Order Entry Systems*
  • Patient Care Management