There are several types of CDS tools that nurses can utilize:
Alerts and Reminders: Notifications for critical events such as abnormal lab results or required follow-up actions. Clinical Guidelines: Access to evidence-based guidelines for managing specific conditions. Order Sets: Predefined groupings of orders that streamline the ordering process for common clinical scenarios. Diagnostic Support: Tools that help in diagnosing conditions through symptom checkers and risk assessment models. Documentation Templates: Standardized templates that ensure thorough and consistent patient documentation.