Use of decision support to prevent errors when documenting height and weight in the hospital electronic medical record.
This study evaluates the impact of decision support to improve documentation of height and weight as a means to prevent medication errors. We developed a real-time expert system rule that calculates age-specific limits and provides an alert if the value entered is outside these limits. We compare data before and after the implementation of the rule, demonstrating a significant reduction of errors.
Caraballo
Pedro J
PJ
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Frederick
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Peters
Steve
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Puffer
Matthew
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Nyman
Mark
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Epps
Samanthie
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Peterson
James
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Bleimeyer
Robert
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Elkin
Peter
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D001827:Body Height; D001835:Body Weight; D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004346:Drug Information Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008910:Minnesota