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Automated hospital information system functions for dietetics
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|April 1, 1982
Summary
Automated hospital information systems (AHIS) are increasingly used in healthcare. For dietetic departments, charge capturing and diet change notifications are the most frequent automated functions, with nutrient analysis more common in larger facilities.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Hospital Management
- Dietetics Technology
Background:
- Healthcare technology adoption is growing, necessitating data on automated functions for strategic system decisions.
- The Automated Hospital Information System (AHIS) Component Catalog provides a resource for understanding available software features in hospitals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the AHIS Component Catalog for automated functions relevant to hospital dietetic departments.
- To identify the most frequently utilized and available automated dietetic functions in hospitals.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the AHIS Component Catalog, focusing on software packages offered by vendors and implemented in hospitals.
- Categorization and frequency assessment of automated functions within dietetic departments.
Main Results:
- Charge capturing and diet change notification were the most frequently used automated functions in dietetic departments.
- Menu planning and meal scheduling functions were both available and utilized.
- Nutrient analysis was implemented in larger hospitals, and stores inventory was present in many hospital systems despite not being offered by vendors.
Conclusions:
- The AHIS Component Catalog reflects current trends in the availability and adoption of automated dietetic functions in hospitals.
- Hospital information system adoption varies by function and facility size, with core administrative tasks being most prevalent.