AHRQ Patient Safety Network: Influence of a systems-based approach to prescribing errors in a pediatric resident clinic.

AHRQ Patient Safety Network



Influence of a systems-based approach to prescribing errors in a pediatric resident clinic.

Condren M, Honey BL, Carter SM, et al. Acad Pediatr. 2014;14:485-490.

This study compared an outpatient pediatric clinic with pharmacist prescription medication review and electronic health record customization to one without such systems in place. The clinic with workflow and technology to prevent adverse drug events experienced fewer errors, adding to the evidence thatsociotechnical approaches are needed to improve medication safety.

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