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Establishing electronic patient record standards using paper-based record functions and standards.
Summary
South Australia developed Electronic Patient Record (EPR) standards based on paper records. These standards provide a benchmark for evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of digital health records.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Record Management
- Health Information Systems
Background:
- The South Australian Health Commission is implementing a statewide Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system.
- Evaluating the EPR system's development phases requires robust assessment tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a purpose-developed evaluation tool for the South Australian EPR system.
- To establish a benchmark for assessing EPR efficiency and effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- The evaluation tool is based on the functional aspects of existing paper-based medical records.
- It incorporates established standards for paper medical records in hospital settings.
Main Results:
- A set of EPR Standards has been developed.
- These standards serve as a benchmark for evaluating the EPR system.
Conclusions:
- The developed EPR Standards provide a structured method for evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the Electronic Patient Record system.
- This tool supports the ongoing assessment of the EPR implementation in South Australia.