Phase of care CDS tool Example Pre-visit Referral recommendation Pre-visit referral used to expedite antibiotic Patient screening survey preparation for oncology patient with fever Assessment/Plan Pattern recognition Low-risk head injury rule formulation implemented into Knowledge delivery nursing and provider assessments Plan execution Order set Order set enables implementation of Error checking metered dose inhaler to lower admission rate for mild-moderate asthma Response to events Alerts Sequential alerts reduce patients missed for Enhanced data display treatment on sepsis pathway Discharge Education guides Video-based education integrated into Discharge order sets discharge process improves fever knowledge and satisfaction Post-visit Patient reminders Communication to communication Communication to primary care providers enhances providers communication of behavioral health screening results Adapted from Osheroff J, Teich J, Levick D, et al Improving Outcomes with Clinical Decision Support: An Implementer’s Guide 2nd ed HIMSS Publishing; 2012