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Personal computers and risk management.

D D Persaud1, U Dawe

  • 1Calgary General Hospital, Alberta.

Hospital Topics
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
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Healthcare administrators can use personal computers for patient-incident reporting. This system improves patient care quality and reduces litigation risks for hospitals.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Risk Management

Background:

  • Personal computers are increasingly vital tools in healthcare administration.
  • Effective patient incident reporting is crucial for quality improvement and legal protection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a patient-incident report program implemented in a hospital setting.
  • To highlight the benefits of using personal computers for managing patient incidents.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a patient-incident reporting system utilizing personal computer technology.
  • Systematic data collection and analysis of reported patient incidents.

Main Results:

  • The program facilitates enhanced patient care through better incident management.

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  • The system demonstrably reduces the likelihood of litigation by improving oversight and response.

    • Conclusions:

    • Personal computer-based patient-incident reporting systems are effective for healthcare organizations.
    • Adoption of such technology can lead to improved patient safety and reduced legal exposure.