Examples of quality improvement benefits cited in electronic health record systems research include decreases in medication errors. This benefit is derived with implementation of

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Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems have been shown to significantly decrease medication errors by eliminating illegible handwriting, reducing incorrect dosages and drug interactions, and providing decision support to help prevent medication errors. Clinical data repositories (A), provider communication systems (C), and pharmacy inventory systems (D) may have other benefits, but they are not directly linked to decreasing medication errors.

Examples of Quality Improvement Benefits Cited in Electronic Health Record