In this retrospective cohort of a random sample of 1200 patients from 6 small community hospitals (each <300 beds), the rate of ADE’s was 15/100 admissions. Half were considered serious, and 12% life-threatening. Of those considered preventable, 82% were considered preventable through the use of computerized physician order entry (CPOE). ADE’s in community setting are common, serious, and potentially preventable by the use of CPOE (abstract)

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