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There's an App for That: A Mobile Procedure Logging Application Using Quick Response Codes
Jason Folt1, Patrick Lam2, Joseph Miller1,3
1Henry Ford Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine, Detroit, Michigan.
The Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
|January 13, 2021
Summary
Emergency medicine residents can now log procedures faster and more accurately using a new mobile app with QR codes. This technology improves efficiency and may enhance competency assessments.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Informatics
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Accurate procedure logging is crucial for emergency medicine residents.
- Current logging methods are often inefficient, leading to underreporting or errors.
- This impacts resident competency assessment and training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a mobile application for streamlined procedure logging.
- To leverage quick response (QR) codes for rapid patient data input.
- To enhance the accuracy and completeness of resident procedure logs.
Main Methods:
- A mobile application was designed utilizing QR code scanning for patient identification.
- The app automatically extracts patient data, reducing manual entry.
- Users select procedures, with analytics suggesting related logs.
Main Results:
- The QR code mobile app significantly decreases the time required for procedure logging.
- It effectively eliminates data entry errors associated with manual logging.
- Improved logging speed and convenience are anticipated to reduce discrepancies.
Conclusions:
- Mobile QR code-based logging offers a more efficient and accurate solution for residents.
- This application can be adapted for various residency programs.
- It holds potential for improving the assessment of resident procedural competency.