title: Computerized provider order entry in the emergency department: pilot evaluation of a return on investment analysis instrument.
abstract: 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).
authors.affiliation: Vanderbilt Center for Better Health, USA.
authors.forename: Jill K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Piasecki
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Calhoun
authors.forename: Jodi
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Engelberg
authors.forename: Will
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Rice
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dilts
authors.forename: Duncan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Belser
authors.forename: Dominik
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Aronsky
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mason
authors.forename: Bill
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Stead
mesh_terms: 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