[Use of automated information systems for improving and accelerating communication between hospital units]

The article tackles the problems of interaction between the units of multidisciplinary hospitals and the feasibility of its improvement by means of introduction of a modern automated information system (AHIS). In the AHIS structure highlighted are the systems of order input and data communications ensuring more rapid interrelation of clinical departments with a pharmacy, laboratory, nutrition and other auxiliary services. The experience gained in the application of the system of order input in the central clinical hospital and abroad has been analyzed along with the role of organizational activities during the introduction of such systems. Additional functions of the order input system are pointed out. They assist not only in intensifying the curative and diagnostic process but also in raising its quality.