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From airports to care centers. Transferring information technology to support patient care reengineering
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."