CPOE Paper

CPOE is the abbreviation for Computerized Provider Order Entry. CPOE is the process of electronic entry of medical orders for the treatment of patients, usually patients that are currently hospitalized and that are under the care of the providing doctor. These orders are communicated over a computer network to the medical staff or to other departments that would be necessary for the treatment of the patient such as pharmacy, laboratory, or radiology. Then these units would then be responsible for fulfilling the order.
CPOE decreases delay in order completion, reduces errors related to handwriting or transcription, allows order entry at the point of care or off-site, provides error-checking for duplicate or incorrect doses or tests, and simplifies inventory and posting of charges. CPOE is a form of patient management software.
This allows the physician orders to be standardized across the organization, yet may be individualized for each doctor by using specific order sets. Orders are communicated to all departments and involved caregivers, improving response time and avoiding scheduling problems and conflict with existing orders. The CPOE system allows real-time patient identification, drug dose recommendations; adverse drug reaction reviews, and checks on allergies and test or treatment conflicts. Physicians and nurses can review orders immediately for confirmation. The order entry workflow allows it to be paper less which prevents lost orders and misreading any personal handwriting orders. All of these makes it patient centered for safety and quality of care, by being able to avoid any possible errors also gives the provider a better reputation for the quality of care that they can provide to their patients. When using the CPOE system you are making health care more efficient for the patients’ health and time as well as the providers. You are