Clinical privileges, defined

Computerized physician provider order entry (CPOE) is defined as the computer system that allows direct entry of medical orders by the physician or person with appropriate licensure and privileges to do so. Directly entering orders into a computer has the benefit of reducing errors by minimizing the errors caused by handwritten orders, but even a greater benefit is realized when the combination of CPOE and clinical decision-support tools is implemented together. 

To identify scope of practice privileges for the clinical pharmacy specialist (CPS) at the VA Medical Center, and to define criteria for the qualifications for these privileges. The CPS will be qualified and authorized to perform specific clinical duties to assure high quality health care and appropriate pharmaceutical care is provided to the veterans. 

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