Identifying computerized provider order entry (CPOE) medication errors

Maher A. Mominah*, Mowafa S. Househ

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) can help reduce the occurrence of medication errors. In Saudi Arabia, CPOE has been implemented for years, with a small number of studies evaluating the impacts of CPOE on medication errors. This study was conducted through the review of reported medication and prescribing errors at one of tertiary hospital, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2012. Data was reviewed and evaluated to identify and analyze all drug prescribing errors and subsequently exploring factors that have contributed to the identification of the drug prescribing errors by the dispensing pharmacists. Recommendations on developing policies and procedures, working in a safe environment, healthcare provider awareness, and improved technology to reduce medication errors in Saudi Arabia are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInformatics, Management and Technology in Healthcare
PublisherIOS Press
Pages210-212
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781614992752
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Informatics, Management, and Technology in Healthcare, ICIMTH 2013 - Athens, Greece
Duration: 5 Jul 20137 Jul 2013

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume190
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Informatics, Management, and Technology in Healthcare, ICIMTH 2013
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period5/07/137/07/13

Keywords

  • CPOE
  • Medication Errors
  • Pharmacy
  • Saudi Arabia

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