Pitts, Samantha | Digital Healthcare Research

The impact of electronic communication of medication discontinuation (CancelRx) on medication safety: A pilot study.

Citation

Pitts SI, Yang Y, Woodroof T, Mollenkopf NL, Wang NY, Thomas BA, Chen AR. The impact of electronic communication of medication discontinuation (CancelRx) on medication safety: A pilot study. J Patient Saf. 2022 Sep 1;18(6):e934-e937. doi: 10.1097/PTS.0000000000000998. Epub 2022 Apr 5. PMID: 35985045.

Principal Investigator

Pitts, Samantha

Project Name

Understanding CancelRX: Impact on Clinical Workflows, Medication Safety Risks, and Patient Outcomes

Understanding CancelRX: Impact on Clinical Workflows, Medication Safety Risks, and Patient Outcomes - Final Report

Citation

Pitts S. Understanding CancelRX: Impact on Clinical Workflows, Medication Safety Risks, and Patient Outcomes - Final Report (Prepared by Johns Hopkins University under Grant No. R21 HS026584). Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2022.

Principal Investigator

Pitts, Samantha

Project Name

Understanding CancelRX: Impact on Clinical Workflows, Medication Safety Risks, and Patient Outcomes

Description

This research will evaluate the safety, usability, and impact of an e-prescribing standard on adverse drug events related to erroneously dispensed medications.

Grant Number

R21 HS026584

Principal Investigator(s)

Pitts, Samantha