Implementation of a Best Practice Advisory to alert inpatient providers of necessary discharge prescriptions for insulin and supplies for patients with diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medication discrepancies and omissions at hospital discharge are a common, preventable source of harm for patients with diabetes. Ensuring accurate prescriptions for insulin and diabetes supplies is critical for safe transitions of care. We aimed to evaluate the impact of a Best Practice Advisory (BPA) integrated into the electronic medical record (EMR) on the accuracy of diabetes-related discharge prescriptions.

Methods

This quality improvement initiative was implemented across seven hospitals within a large health system. The BPA was triggered in the EMR discharge navigator for patients evaluated by a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES), prompting providers to review and order recommended diabetes medications and supplies. BPA utilization data were col

SUBMITTER: Lundholm MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12807630 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature