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Hospital information systems and quality assurance
H K Selbmann1, B Pietsch-Breitfeld
1University of Tübingen, Institute for Medical Information Processing, FRG.
Quality Assurance in Health Care : the Official Journal of the International Society for Quality Assurance in Health Care
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Hospital information systems (HIS) can enhance healthcare quality assurance by monitoring indicators and supporting care evaluations. Further technological advancements are needed to fully meet quality assurance demands in practice.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Healthcare Management
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- Hospital Information Systems (HIS) are integral to modern healthcare delivery.
- Quality assurance (QA) is crucial for maintaining and improving patient care standards.
- Existing HIS functionalities offer potential for supporting various QA activities.