Drug-drug, drug-allergy interaction checks (MU2)

MU Requirements

Per ONC

Taken from ONC Final Rule:File:2014 Edition Cert Federal Register.pdf

(2) Drug-drug, drug-allergy interaction checks. (i) Interventions. Before a medication order is
completed and acted upon during computerized provider order entry (CPOE), interventions must
automatically and electronically indicate to a user drug-drug and drug-allergy contraindications
based on a patient’s medication list and medication allergy list.
(ii) Adjustments. (A) Enable the severity level of interventions provided for drug-drug
interaction checks to be adjusted.
(B) Limit the ability to adjust severity levels to an identified set of users or available as a
system administrative function.

Per ONC/NIST Final Test Methods

See here: http://www.healthit.gov/policy-researchers-implementers/2014-edition-final-test-method

Status

This is (and was) handled by the NewCrop Interface. It may be possible with Stage II to certify wit multiple eRX interfaces if the others that are in use can be "merged" or made installable. Specifically DrFirst and Relay Health.

Links

• OpenEMR Certification Stage II Meaningful Use Main Project Page
• Drug Decision Support wiki page for stage I certification