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Terms and Definition
Terms and Definitions
Term | Definition |
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ASAP Order | As soon as possible but not an emergency |
Aseptic Technique | Procedures used in the sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous materials to minimize the introduction of microbes or unwanted debris that could contaminate the preparation |
Automated Dispensing Systems (ADS) | Computerized cabinets that control inventory on nursing floors, in emergency departments, and in surgical suites and other patient care areas |
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) | Computerized order entry |
Crash Carts | Moveable carts containing trays of medications, administration sets, oxygen, and other materials used in life-threatening situations, such as cardiac arrest; also known as code carts |