Brown S, Black K, Mrochek S, Wood A, Bess T, Cobb J, Francis J. RADARx: Recognizing, Assessing, and Documenting Adverse Rx events.
Proc AMIA Symp 2000:101-5. [PMID:
11079853 PMCID:
PMC2243889]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Adverse events are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) are frequent, under-reported, costly, and largely preventable. Computerized tools expose effectively ADEs and can reduce their impact.
METHODS
RADARx is a Veterans Administration (VA) VistA-compatible M software program that integrates computerized ADE screening, probability assessment, documentation, and reporting capabilities. Data dictionary mapping tools have enabled RADARx implementation at 3 sites. All RADARx alerts generated at VA Medical Center (VAMC) Nashville from 7/1/99 to 9/30/99 were evaluated.
RESULTS
Total ADEs documented using RADARx numbered 57. RADARx discovered 34 ADEs and 48 'potential' ADEs; 23 ADEs were found using traditional means. Overall, 11% of RADARx alerts were true positives. Pharmacist review of the 8-20 alerts generated daily costs between 10 and 30 minutes.
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