Error reduction in pediatric chemotherapy: Computerized order entry and failure modes and effects analysis

George R. Kim, Allen R. Chen, Robert J. Arceci, Sandra H. Mitchell, K. Michelle Kokoszka, Denise Daniel, Christoph U. Lehmann

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Abstract

Objective: To implement and evaluate the impact of computerized provider order entry (CPOE) on reducing ordering errors in pediatric chemotherapy. Design: Before-and-after study from 2001 to 2004. Setting: Pediatric Oncology in an academic medical center. Intervention: Implementation of a CPOE system guided by multidisciplinary failure modes and effects analysis into pediatric chemotherapy. Main Outcome Measures: Completion data on chemotherapy steps of high morbidity/mortality potential if missed (as determined by attending oncologists) from 1259 pre-CPOE paper and 1116 post-CPOE pediatric chemotherapy orders. Results: After CPOE deployment, daily chemotherapy orders were less likely to have improper dosing (relative risk [RR], 0.26; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.11-0.61), incorrect dosing calculations (RR, 0.09; 95% CI, 0.03-0.34), missing cumulative dose calculations (RR, 0.32; 95% CI, 0.14-0.77), and incomplete nursing checklists (RR, 0.51; 95% CI, 0.33-0.80). There was no difference in the likelihood of improper dosing on treatment plans and a higher likelihood of not matching medication orders to treatment plans (RR, 5.4; 95% CI, 3.1-9.5). Conclusion: Failure modes and effects analysis-guided CPOE reduced ordering errors in pediatric chemotherapy and provided data for further improvements.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)495-498
Number of pages4
JournalArchives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Volume160
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2006
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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