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Computers conquer hospital wards in Germany

U Höhmann, B Schulz

Journal of Nursing Management

|March 1, 1996

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German hospitals face new accountability demands due to the Health Reform Act (1993). This study examines nursing informatics

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Nursing Management
Healthcare Policy

Background:

The 1993 Health Reform Act mandates significant changes in German hospital accountability to health insurance providers.
Introduction of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) and market competition necessitates precise patient-related cost accounting.
Accurate measurement of nursing workload is crucial for determining comprehensive treatment costs.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the current status of nursing informatics in German hospitals.
To explore the use of computer technology in addressing new healthcare cost-accounting challenges.
To assess the preparedness of hospitals for evolving accountability requirements.

Main Methods:

A study was conducted by the Agnes Karll Institute of Nursing Research (German Nurses' Association).

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The research focused on hospitals located in Hesse, Germany.

The investigation aimed to understand the present state of nursing informatics and related issues.

Main Results:

The study identified key aspects of nursing informatics implementation in Hesse hospitals.
Findings highlight the role of computer technology in cost management and nursing workload assessment.
Results provide insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by the Health Reform Act.

Conclusions:

Computer technology is a vital tool for German hospitals adapting to new accountability frameworks.
Refined measurement of nursing activities is essential for accurate cost calculation under DRGs.
Further investigation into nursing informatics is needed to support healthcare reform.