Automatic Stop Order Policy

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Jennifer Wiebe
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Automatic Stop Order Policy

Hello!

We are looking evaluate the role of a corporate policy on automatic stop orders. There is a trend to for health-systems to extend their automatic stop order (ASO) policy for routine/maintenance medications beyond 30 days. Some have even eliminated ASOs altogether.

What is the ASO policy at your institution? Is this a pharmacy or site policy or a corporate policy?

At 17 sites we have multiple computer platforms and largely paper based operations, however within 5 (+) years the EPIC platform will be implemented at all sites. Are there decisions your site has made in line with this CPOE system?

Thank you for your input!

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