Computerized provider order entry in the emergency department: pilot evaluation of a return on investment analysis instrument.
The Vanderbilt Center for Better Health conducted a workflow analysis study to determine the benefits of implementing a computerized provider order entry system in the adult Emergency Department. Time savings by role was 1619 hours/year for nurses, 815 for medical receptionist, -95 for attendings, and -100 for residents. Translating time savings into bottom line savings (FTE/overtime reduction, additional charges) resulted in $31,424 in time savings and $40,000 cost savings (paper forms).
Piasecki
Jill K
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Vanderbilt Center for Better Health, USA.
Calhoun
Elizabeth
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Engelberg
Jodi
J
Rice
Will
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Dilts
David
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Belser
Duncan
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Aronsky
Dominik
D
Jones
Ian
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Mason
Donna
D
Stead
Bill
B
D000328:Adult; D002201:Capital Expenditures; D017046:Cost Savings; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D050316:Medical Order Entry Systems / Q000191:economics*; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis