Developing consensus on hospital prescribing indicators of potential harm for infants and children.

Andrew Fox Sarah Katie PontefractDavid BrownJane PortlockJamie Coleman

Published in: British journal of clinical pharmacology (2016)

A set of 41 paediatric prescribing indicators describing potential harm for the hospital setting has been identified by an expert panel. The indicators provide a standardized method of evaluation of prescribing data on both paper and electronic systems. They can also be used to assess implementation of clinical decision support systems or other quality improvement initiatives.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
primary care
adverse drug
clinical decision support
electronic health record
healthcare
patient safety
emergency department
acute care
intensive care unit
young adults
clinical practice
human health
risk assessment
big data