At its core, a CDSS is a computer-based tool designed to assist healthcare professionals in making clinical decisions by providing evidence-based knowledge and patient-specific information at the point of care. These systems are typically integrated into Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms, such as PointClickCare, allowing for seamless access to patient data and facilitating real-time decision support.

CDSS employs various algorithms, protocols, and medical knowledge databases to analyze patient data and generate recommendations or alerts to clinicians. These recommendations may range from medication dosing suggestions and diagnostic testing recommendations to reminders for preventive care measures and alerts for potential drug interactions or contraindications.

One of the key benefits of CDSS healthcare is its ability to improve patient safety and quality of care by reducing errors and omissions in clinical decision-making. By providing clinicians with timely and relevant information, CDSS helps to ensure that healthcare decisions are evidence-based and aligned