Define Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) and describe a safety feature it provides in medication administration.

Define Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) and describe a safety feature it provides in medication administration.

• A. CPOE is an electronic system for entering clinician orders; safety features include real-time clinical decision support, allergy checks, dose range alerts, and prompt error prevention.
• B. CPOE is a paper-based method for entering orders.
• C. CPOE is an electronic system that replaces clinicians in decision making.
• D. CPOE is a system for patient self-prescribing medications.

Answer: (C)