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Hybrid paper-electronic medication administration workflow with two distinct pathways

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Description

The article describes a hybrid medication management workflow integrating paper-based and electronic processes, comprising two distinct pathways. In the emergency pathway, verbal orders and emergency carts enable rapid administration with retrospective documentation and inconsistent CDSS use. In the non-emergency pathway, handwritten orders are transcribed into the HIMS with activated CDSS checks for "dose limits, drug–drug interactions, and patient-specific allergy alerts." Each stage represents a potential point of risk.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

  • Coordination between nursing and pharmacy personnel for verification

Constraints

  • CDSS functionalities are not consistently utilized during emergency situations, limiting system-based safety checks at the point of care

Target Learners

  • Emergency nurses
  • Emergency department staff

Learning Goals

  • Safe medication administration
  • Error prevention in medication workflows

Claims

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Key Sources

  • Tüzün Hande, Cebeci Fatma, Çetin Songül Bişkin. (2026). Medication safety in emergency departments: a mixed methods study. BMC Emergency Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-026-01615-7
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title Hybrid paper-electronic medication administration workflow with two distinct pathways
description The article describes a hybrid medication management workflow integrating paper-based and electronic processes, comprising two distinct pathways.
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generated by process:settle-candidates on 2026-11-04
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