Northwestern University

Preventing Wrong-Drug and Wrong-Patient Errors With Indication Alerts in CPOE Systems

Description: 

The project will develop and test a large set of alerts at two large health systems to demonstrate that alerts can help prevent wrong-drug and wrong-patient errors and improve the completeness of the problem list.

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Project Dates: 
September 30, 2016 to September 29, 2020

Using Location-Based Smartphone Alerts Within a System of Care Coordination

Description: 

This project will design and implement a care coordination system using a smartphone application that sends location-based alerts to care managers when high-risk patients receive care at a regional hospital or emergency room.

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Project Dates: 
September 30, 2016 to September 29, 2018

Improving Outpatient Safety of Older Adults Through Electronic Patient Portals

Description: 

This feasibility study will assess whether providing caregivers of older adults proxy access to an electronic patient portal improves outpatient medication safety and communication between caregivers and health care providers.

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Project Dates: 
July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018

Best Practices For Integrating Clinical Decision Support Into Clinical Workflow

Description: 

This project will assess the effectiveness of applying the Clinical Decision Support Five Rights framework to support the successful implementation of Meaningful Use Stage 3 objectives.

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September 30, 2013 to December 31, 2014