Free-Text Computerized Provider Order Entry Orders Used as Workaround for Communicating Medication Information.
Free-Text Computerized Provider Order Entry Orders Used as Workaround for Communicating Medication Information.
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自由文本计算机化提供者订单输入订单用作传达药物信息的解决方法。
DOI:
10.1097/pts.0000000000000948
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发表时间:
2022
影响因子:
2.2
通讯作者:
Hettinger,AaronZ
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作者:
Kandaswamy,Swaminathan;Grimes,Joanna;Hoffman,Daniel;Marquard,Jenna;Ratwani,RajM;Hettinger,AaronZ
ObjectivesMedication information is frequently communicated via free-text computerized provider order entry (CPOE) orders in electronic health records. When such information is transmitted separately from a structured CPOE medication order, there is a significant risk of medication error. Although prior studies have described the frequency of using free-text CPOE orders for communicating medication information, there is a gap in understanding the nature of the medication information contained in the free-text CPOE orders. The aims of this study are to (1) identify the most common medication names communicated in free-text CPOE orders and their risk levels and (2) identify what actions physicians expect that nurses will complete when they place free-text CPOE orders, and (3) describe differences in these patterns across hospitals.MethodsThis study was a retrospective analysis of a sample of 26,524 free-text CPOE orders from 6 hospitals in the mid-Atlantic US region.ResultsFree-text CPOE orders contained in the sample mentioned 193 medication names. Free-text CPOE orders were used frequently to communicate information about naloxone, heparin, flumazenil, and dextrose. Twenty-two percent of the free-text CPOE orders related to discontinuing medication (s), whereas 7% of the free-text CPOE orders relate to giving medication (s). There was high variation across hospitals both in the percentage of free-text CPOE orders mentioning medication information and in the proportion of those that referred to high-risk medications.ConclusionsThe prevalence of medication information in free-text CPOE orders may suggest specific communication challenges in respect to urgency, uncertainty, planning, and other aspects of communication and clinical needs. Understanding and addressing communication challenges around commonly mentioned medication names and actions, especially those that are high risk, can help reduce the risk of medication errors.