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Impact of technological and departmental changes on incident rates in radiation oncology over a seventeen-year period.

Le Cornu E, Murray S, Brown EJ, et al. Impact of technological and departmental changes on incident rates in radiation oncology over a seventeen‐year period. J Med Radiat Sci. 2021;68(4):356-363. doi:10.1002/jmrs.517.

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June 30, 2021
Le Cornu E, Murray S, Brown EJ, et al. J Med Radiat Sci. 2021;68(4):356-363.
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Use of health information technology (HIT) can improve care but also lead to unexpected patient harm. In this analysis of incidents and near misses in radiation oncology, a major change in the use of the electronic health record (EHR) led to an increase in reported incidents and near misses. Leaders and HIT professionals should be aware of potential issues and develop a plan to minimize risk prior to major departmental changed including EHR changes.

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Le Cornu E, Murray S, Brown EJ, et al. Impact of technological and departmental changes on incident rates in radiation oncology over a seventeen‐year period. J Med Radiat Sci. 2021;68(4):356-363. doi:10.1002/jmrs.517.