The efficiency and effectiveness of CPOE has led to its widespread implementation within most health systems. Fewer facilities are using CPOE in conjunction with a secondary system as it is now typically applied in every unit of a facility. It is notable that pneumatic tubes were increasingly used this year for medication order delivery, most commonly for stat orders, PRNs, and for those units without CPOE coverage.

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