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Smart use of data, information and communication: The INFORM-ed Best Local Practice Project - Grafton Base Hospital.
- Source :
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Health Information Management Journal . 2011, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p26-30. 5p. 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- This paper describes current progress for an information management project in a medium-sized rural hospital after the first four months of the one-year project. In particular, the article examines some of the project outcomes to date as these relate to the National Hospitals and Health Reform recommendations for the smart use of data, information and communication. The paper identifies a number of important challenges and issues that have been addressed by the project and proposes that the project findings may be used to inform similar projects in other settings. These findings relate to clinician requirements for reports, investment in human resources, development, and time for information management activities. An understanding of data collected, information systems, and presentation of clinician data are also important. The benefits of information sharing in assisting quality improvement activities are particularly relevant but, more importantly, they can engage and involve clinicians in the use of information. The importance of local data, information, and knowledge is described. Finally, issues for the health information management profession, such as working collegially and sharing knowledge and expertise, are outlined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *BENCHMARKING (Management)
*HEALTH care reform
*MEDICAL databases
*INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems
*MANAGEMENT of medical records
*MEDICAL practice
*EVALUATION of organizational effectiveness
*QUALITY assurance
*RESEARCH funding
*RURAL hospitals
*HUMAN services programs
*INFORMATION needs
HOSPITAL information systems
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18333583
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Health Information Management Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 66732444
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/183335831104000304