Order Set Design

The OSOS Format

• Is clinically intelligent, enabling dramatic improvements in care
• Adheres to order set design best practices
• Supports customization
• Incorporates national standards when appropriate
• Order set structures: cross-sectional, sequential and patient attribute
• Follows clinical protocols (embedded order sets)
• Has a structure
• Is easy to use, resulting in high rates of clinician adoption

The OSOS Impact

Standardized Modular Format

• Enhanced order set usability for all members of the healthcare team
• the modular format arranges order set content the way clinicians think about patient problems
• all order sets at your organization will have a similar look and feel
• Clinical intelligence: The format facilitates adherence to best practices
• Enables the standardization of best practices across departments and organizations when appropriate
• Improves safety
• Is compatible with all major CPOE systems
• Supports effective sharing of order sets across and between organizations across the OSOS Network

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