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Alan L Brankline¹, Christina M Coyle, Kathleen A Jencks

¹Medical Social Service, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.

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|February 26, 2010

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Implementing an electronic medical record and computer-assisted faxing system significantly improved post-hospital care referrals. This streamlined process reduced delays and enhanced patient confidentiality, leading to substantial cost savings.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare administration
Health informatics
Patient referral systems

Background:

Manual chart copying and faxing for post-hospital care referrals were inefficient before 2003.
Traditional methods were labor-intensive, caused delays, and compromised patient confidentiality.
A need existed for a more efficient and secure referral process in acute care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and implement a streamlined referral program for post-hospital care.
To leverage electronic medical records and computer-assisted faxing for improved efficiency.
To assess the outcomes and cost-effectiveness of the new referral system.

Main Methods:

Collaboration between social workers and 21 area nursing homes.
Utilized the electronic medical record system for patient data.
Implemented computer-assisted faxing for rapid transmission of medical records.

Main Results:

Successfully transmitted patient medical records (history/physical, nursing notes, pharmacy, therapy) quickly.
Observed positive outcomes including a decreased length of hospital stay.
Estimated annual cost savings of $2,008,512 due to the improved process.

Conclusions:

The technology-assisted referral system effectively streamlined post-hospital care transitions.
The program demonstrated significant improvements in efficiency and cost savings.
Electronic health records and automated faxing are valuable tools for healthcare referral optimization.