Question

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1. Discuss the pro's and con's of CPOE in medication safety. Give examples of both sides. As a healthcare professional, do you think it has been effective? Why or why not?

2. discusses the use of simulation learning and the benefits to patient safety. Research one of the mentioned types of simulators and describe how it claims to benefit patient safety. Do you believe the increases in safety are worth the time and expense?

3. Describe what a just culture would look like in a healthcare organization. Can it help reduce adverse events? Why or why not? How would you begin to create a just culture in an organization?

Answer 1

1) Some of the pros and cons of Physician order entry are as following

pros:

• Improves physicians engagement
• can measure quality of care
• Medical error are avoidable
• order can be completed soon
• can prescribe even in physical absence
• It simplifies inventory and posting charges

Cons:

• Inflexible ordering format leading to wrong orders
• seperations of functions may lead to double dosing
• Ignored antibiotics renewal charts
• Cannot prevent patient from harm or adverse drug events
• High cost
• Training for the staff
• Space problems

2)Simulation learning is a new techniques used in healthcare sector where patients are involved and it acts as a patient safety device

som of the benefits are as following

• Improves or involves patient engagement
• Improves communication level
• It helps in developing critical skills
• It aides patients in clinical thinking

It is always a worth compared to time and expense because for example if a patient has a fall this will prolong hospital stay and simultaneously the cost will be increased to treat it.Hence when this is taught to patient by simple fall prevention technique increase patient safety

3) A good culture in healthcare organization will lead to better quality of care by effective communication, participation ,keeps a team engaged and work toward the goal.Thereby a just culture can be even created by following this simple tips.It will aLao reduce unnecessary adverse events in health care sectors.