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Jason M Baron¹, Anand S Dighe

¹Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Bigelow 510, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02144.

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|September 3, 2011

Summary

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Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) systems replace paper lab orders, offering benefits like faster turnaround times and improved test use. However, implementation barriers hinder widespread adoption of these electronic systems.

Keywords:

Computerized provider order entry laboratory operations test utilization

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Laboratory Medicine
Clinical Pathology

Background:

Traditional paper-based laboratory test ordering is inefficient and incompatible with modern healthcare.
Electronic order entry systems, known as Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE), are replacing paper systems.
CPOE allows direct provider input of diagnostic tests and medications into computer systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the functionality of various Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) implementations in laboratory settings.
To summarize the reported benefits of adopting laboratory CPOE systems.
To discuss strategies for optimizing test ordering processes using CPOE and identify barriers to its adoption.

Main Methods:

This study is a review of existing literature on Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) systems.
The review outlines CPOE functionality, reported benefits, implementation strategies, and barriers.
Analysis focuses on the transition from paper-based to electronic order entry in laboratory diagnostics.

Main Results:

Adoption of laboratory CPOE systems can lead to reduced test turnaround times.
CPOE implementation may improve test utilization and adherence to clinical practice guidelines.
Various CPOE functionalities and their impact on the ordering process are discussed.

Conclusions:

Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) offers significant potential benefits for laboratory test ordering.
Overcoming implementation barriers is crucial for wider adoption of CPOE systems.
Strategic implementation of CPOE can enhance efficiency and quality in healthcare settings.