Pediatric Aspects of Inpatient Health Information Technology Systems

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作者
Lehmann, Christoph U.
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关键词
PROVIDER ORDER ENTRY; MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION; RECORD ADOPTION; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS; MEDICATION ERRORS; CHILDREN; CARE; SCORE; MORTALITY; SEVERITY;
D O I
10.1542/peds.2014-4148
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
In the past 3 years, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act accelerated the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) with providers and hospitals, who can claim incentive monies related to meaningful use. Despite the increase in adoption of commercial EHRs in pediatric settings, there has been little support for EHR tools and functionalities that promote pediatric quality improvement and patient safety, and children remain at higher risk than adults for medical errors in inpatient environments. Health information technology (HIT) tailored to the needs of pediatric health care providers can improve care by reducing the likelihood of errors through information assurance and minimizing the harm that results from errors. This technical report outlines pediatric-specific concepts, child health needs and their data elements, and required functionalities in inpatient clinical information systems that may be missing in adult-oriented HIT systems with negative consequences for pediatric inpatient care. It is imperative that inpatient (and outpatient) HIT systems be adapted to improve their ability to properly support safe health care delivery for children.
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页码:E756 / E768
页数:13
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