Use of HIT for adverse event reporting in nursing homes: barriers and facilitators.
Geriatr Nurs
; 34(2): 112-5, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE:
Approximately 8 million adverse events occur annually in nursing homes (NHs). The focus of this research is to determine barriers and health information technology (HIT)-related facilitators to adverse event reporting among U.S. NHs.METHODS:
Surveys were returned by 399 nursing home administrators using a mailed survey approach. Respondents were asked to report on their adverse event reporting processes focusing on barriers and role of HIT facilitators.RESULTS:
About 15% of NHs had computerized entry by the nurse on the unit and almost 18% used no computer technology to track, monitor, or maintain adverse event data. One-third of nursing directors conducted data analysis "by-hand." NHs without HIT were more likely to not be accredited (p = 0.04) and not part of a chain/corporation (p = 0.03). Two of the top three barriers focused on fears of reporting as a barrier.CONCLUSIONS:
This study found numerous barriers and few HIT-related facilitators to assist with adverse event reporting. Improvements in facilitating adverse event reporting through the use of HIT approaches may be warranted.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Informática Médica
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Segurança do Paciente
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Casas de Saúde
Limite:
Humans
País como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article