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Computers in case management. Advancing health care delivery through technology
S M Kedrowski1, S J Munk, E Leung
1Stanford Health Services, CA 94305, USA.
Summary
Efficient patient information systems improve healthcare management. Stanford Health Services uses a clinical case management module for better care coordination and cost-effective patient care.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Healthcare Management
- Clinical Informatics
Background:
- Effective patient information management is crucial in modern healthcare.
- Nurse case managers require integrated data for discharge planning and utilization review.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a clinical case management computer module at Stanford Health Services.
- To highlight the module's role in facilitating patient data integration and access.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a clinical case management computer module.
- Integration of essential patient data elements within the module.
Main Results:
- The module provides efficient access to integrated patient data.
- Facilitates clinical case coordination and nurse case manager documentation.
Conclusions:
- Information systems are critical for comprehensive, cost-effective patient care.
- The described module supports efficient healthcare management and patient care.