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Using information systems to measure and improve quality.

D W Bates1, E Pappius, G J Kuperman

  • 1Partners Information Systems, Boston, MA 02115, USA.

International Journal of Medical Informatics
|April 8, 1999
PubMed
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Information systems (IS) integrate quality measurement into routine care. These systems improve healthcare quality and reduce costs through decision support and data warehousing.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Clinical Information Systems

Background:

  • Information systems (IS) are crucial for modern healthcare quality management.
  • Integrating IS with routine care delivery is essential for practical quality measurement.
  • Healthcare organizations face increasing pressure to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the plan and experiences of an integrated delivery system in using IS for quality measurement and improvement.
  • To highlight the benefits of integrating IS into the routine provision of care.
  • To explore the role of IS in supporting decision-making for enhanced patient care and cost reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Implementing IS for comprehensive quality measurement at a hospital level.

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  • Developing a clinical data warehouse for network-wide quality information.
  • Utilizing IS for clinical decision support to improve care processes.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant benefits observed in reducing unnecessary laboratory tests and improving reporting of critical abnormalities.
    • Successful prevention and detection of adverse drug events through IS.
    • IS initiatives have led to changes in prescribing patterns for cost reduction and improved access to clinical pathways.

    Conclusions:

    • Information systems are powerful tools for both measuring and improving healthcare quality.
    • Integrated IS are essential for achieving high-quality, low-cost healthcare, especially within managed care environments.
    • IS enable scalable implementation of quality measurement, care improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.