CPOE is an electronic system that allows healthcare providers to directly enter medical orders (such as prescriptions, laboratory tests, and procedures) into a computer system.
HIT encompasses the technology used to manage healthcare information, including electronic health records (EHRs), CPOE systems, and health information exchanges (HIEs).
An EHR is a digital version of a patient’s paper chart, containing their medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, allergies, radiology images, and laboratory test results.
CDS systems provide healthcare professionals with knowledge and person-specific information, intelligently filtered and presented at appropriate times, to enhance patient care.
Predefined lists of orders for specific conditions or procedures within the CPOE system, designed to streamline and standardize care processes.
Automated notifications within the CPOE system that alert healthcare providers to potential medication errors, drug interactions, allergies, or other critical issues.
Refers to the set of standards defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that healthcare providers must meet to qualify for incentive payments for implementing and using EHR systems, including CPOE.
The ability of different information systems, devices, or applications to connect, communicate, and exchange data seamlessly within and across organizational boundaries.
HIE enables the electronic sharing of health-related information among organizations, allowing healthcare providers to access and securely share patient information across different healthcare settings.
A chronological record that reconstructs and examines the sequence of activities surrounding or leading to each event or transaction captured in a CPOE system, ensuring accountability and compliance with regulations.
The visual elements and interactive components of a CPOE system through which users interact with the software to input orders, review patient information, and receive alerts.
CPOE systems that are accessible via mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, allowing healthcare providers to enter orders and access patient information remotely.
The remote delivery of healthcare services and clinical information using telecommunications technology, which may involve the use of CPOE systems for order entry and management.
The policies, procedures, and technologies implemented to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patients’ health information stored and transmitted within CPOE systems.
The process of analyzing and redesigning clinical workflows to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance the user experience within CPOE systems.