Frequently Asked Questions
The following are answers to frequently asked questions.
What Does CPOE (and CPOM) Stand For?
CPOE stands for computerized practitioner (or provider) order entry. The p stands for practitioner or provider rather than just physician, because licensed practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists can also enter orders. Another acronym occasionally used is CPOM, where the m stands for management, not just entry, of orders. Actions such as modifying, suspending, and discontinuing orders are often as important and more complex and challenging than order entry.
When a Pop-up Alert Is Overridden, Does That Mean It Wasn’t Useful?
Many studies have shown that override rates for pop-up alerts during CPOE are particularly high. However, ...
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