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The CCC system in two teaching hospitals: a progress report.

W V Slack1, H L Bleich

  • 1Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. wslack@bidmc.harvard.edu

International Journal of Medical Informatics
|July 16, 1999
PubMed
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Clinical computing systems improve patient care and hospital finances. These widely adopted systems offer immediate results, literature access, and clinical decision support, proving cost-effective.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Clinical Computing Systems

Background:

  • The Center for Clinical Computing (CCC) developed advanced computing systems utilized in major hospitals for over a decade.
  • These systems are designed to support clinicians in patient care, medical education, and daily practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact and adoption of CCC computing systems in clinical settings.
  • To assess the benefits of these systems on patient care quality, clinician workflow, and hospital finances.

Main Methods:

  • Long-term deployment of CCC computing systems in Beth Israel and Brigham and Women's hospitals.
  • Observational analysis of system usage patterns and clinician feedback.
  • Assessment of system impact on patient care, medical literature access, clinical decision support, and hospital financial performance.

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Main Results:

  • CCC systems are extensively used by clinicians, demonstrating high adoption rates.
  • Studies indicate positive reception and significant improvements in patient care quality.
  • The systems have positively impacted hospital finances and are cost-effective compared to financial computing alone.

Conclusions:

  • CCC computing systems provide substantial benefits to clinicians, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
  • The systems are a valuable, cost-effective tool for modern healthcare institutions.
  • Widespread adoption and positive outcomes underscore the success of CCC's clinical computing solutions.