From airports to care centers. Transferring information technology to support patient care reengineering.
HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS : THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 1998;
15:115-6, 118. [PMID:
10185699]
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Abstract
PROBLEM
To improve communication among caregivers about the status of patients under their care.
SOLUTION
Replacing manual white boards with electronic bed boards/inpatient databases, similar to airport display technology.
RESULTS
Improved data quality from having patient data displayed in a standardized manner across care centers.
KEYS TO SUCCESS
"We used a process redesign team, which focused on specific issues related to the processes used in providing patient care."
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