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RATIONALE
CONS
RATIONALE
Alert providers to
information they have
not seen or read
This is beneficial
because alerts generate
if labs have not been
read, new health
diagnosis, and/or in lab
or diagnostic imaging
that is due
Alert fatigue
Due to its constant
up notification, thes
alerts often are igno
by clinician or provi
in the long run. Find
a balance between
having enough aler
prevent harm and t
many appropriate a
has been the dilem
(Fant, C., & Adelma
D., 2018).
Ability to catch potential
problems
Prior to ordering the
specific medication,
utilizing CDSS alerts the
provider if there are any
dangerous medication
interactions.
Workflow challenges
Often times, provid
find themselves in
workflow challenge
Instead of decreasi
chart time, there ha
been added steps t
process to the CDS
and require multiple
clicks.
Reduces duplication in
testing and ensures
patient safety
Clinical Decision
Support Systems
(CDSS) provides
clinicians and providers
with knowledge to
enhance health of
patients which properly
