Pharmacists and Health Information Technology: Emerging Issues in Patient Safety

Fuji, Kevin T.; Galt, Kimberly A.

doi:10.1007/s10730-008-9075-4

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“…Fuji and Galt [5] opined that in the United States, over 1.5 million residents suffer injuries that are related to error in prescription and other medical complacencies yearly, the authors suggested that the figure could as well be a fraction of the total patients that suffers adverse medical errors, especially when patient's own mix-up is considered. They deduced that some parts of the healthcare information systems increase participation of patients in the care process, thereby reducing all forms of medical and prescription errors.…”

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CloudeMR: A Cloud Based Electronic Medical Record System

Boyinbode¹,

Toriola²

2015

IJHIT

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Section: Benefits Of Healthcare Information Systems (His)mentioning

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CloudeMR: A Cloud Based Electronic Medical Record System

Boyinbode¹,

Toriola²

2015

IJHIT

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“…The consumer can be considered a key stakeholder in the process of information exchange and it is pertinent to ensure that no negative consequences come about from said exchange (Fuji & Galt, 2008). Research must be conducted to ensure that consumers are in fact also gaining from electronic health record implementations.…”

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“…One area of EHRs that has been of particular concern is patient safety. the result of poorly designed technology/system and the human technology interaction (Fuji & Galt, 2008). For example, a paper form may have fields in place that no longer pertain to an electronic version of the form.…”

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Electronic Health Records and User Participation: Digital Natives versus Digital Immigrants

House¹,

Mishra²

2015

IJBM

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The need for clarity in the healthcare management is a matter of frequent discussion and concern among healthcare professionals, practitioners, patients and academicians. Electronic Health Records would provide clarity, transparency, interoperability and transferability in the health care information and data of the patients. It will also reduce the human mistakes and will reduce the likelihood of wrongly reading or interpreting the information. This paper introduces this useful concept and links it to the two classes of health care practitioners-'digital natives' and 'digital immigrants'. The paper further identifies and discusses the relationship between user participation and system success and analyses the impact of moderation by digital natives and digital immigrants. The paper draws evidences from the existing state of literature to propose the relationships. Implications of the research to the practitioners and researchers are discussed.

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“…In contrast, poor understanding can lead to unintended consequences impacting patient safety and quality of care. 5 The pharmacy profession has many years of experience with HIT, having utilized computerized pharmacy information management systems and automation since the 1970s. 6 Thus, the profession is well-positioned for involvement in the implementation and use of HIT across practice settings.…”

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“…6 Thus, the profession is well-positioned for involvement in the implementation and use of HIT across practice settings. 5,7,8 The profession views the integration of pharmacists into the national HIT discussion as important, evidenced by the Pharmacy e-HIT Collaborative, a partnership of nine pharmacy professional organizations, who released "The Roadmap for Pharmacy Health Information Technology Integration in U.S. Health Care" in 2011. 9 This document provides a strategic plan for integrating pharmacy HIT into the national HIT movement and infrastructure.…”

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An Online Health Informatics Elective Course for Doctor of Pharmacy Students

Fuji

Galt

2015

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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Objective. To describe the development and assessment of an online elective health informatics course and determine its potential for universal integration into doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) curricula. Design. A 2-credit hour online elective course was developed and offered to all PharmD students; voiced-over Powerpoint lectures were used to deliver content. Assessment. Assessment of student performance was measured using quantitative metrics via discussion questions, quizzes, written papers, and examinations. Qualitative findings were measured through discussion questions, a goal-setting classroom assessment technique, and an end-of-course reflection. Students report finding value in the course and recognizing how the knowledge gained could impact their future practice as pharmacists.Conclusion. An online course in health informatics can be an effective way to deliver content and provide a blueprint for continued integration of the content into curricula. Keywords: health informatics, pharmacy informatics, online education, health information technology INTRODUCTIONThe use of technology in health care has steadily increased since the Institute of Medicine report "Crossing the Quality Chasm" identified technology use as a key strategy for improving patient safety and quality of care across care settings.1 In 2009, adoption of technology was further stimulated by passage of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, a part of the larger American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The HITECH Act provided financial incentives designed to promote use of health information technology (HIT) throughout the country, and established the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program, more commonly referred to as "meaningful use."2 As the use of HIT continues to grow, the need is crucial for all pharmacists to possess health informatics knowledge that will allow them to maintain their current responsibilities and adapt to meet future responsibilities. 3,4 Pharmacists who understand HIT within the framework of clinical care can help facilitate its effective use. In contrast, poor understanding can lead to unintended consequences impacting patient safety and quality of care. 5The pharmacy profession has many years of experience with HIT, having utilized computerized pharmacy information management systems and automation since the 1970s.6 Thus, the profession is well-positioned for involvement in the implementation and use of HIT across practice settings. 5,7,8 The profession views the integration of pharmacists into the national HIT discussion as important, evidenced by the Pharmacy e-HIT Collaborative, a partnership of nine pharmacy professional organizations, who released "The Roadmap for Pharmacy Health Information Technology Integration in U. S. Health Care" in 2011. 9 This document provides a strategic plan for integrating pharmacy HIT into the national HIT movement and infrastructure. In order to achieve this goal, graduates must be prepared to engage with HIT regardless of practic...

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Pharmacists and Health Information Technology: Emerging Issues in Patient Safety

Cited by 11 publications

References 20 publications

CloudeMR: A Cloud Based Electronic Medical Record System

CloudeMR: A Cloud Based Electronic Medical Record System

Electronic Health Records and User Participation: Digital Natives versus Digital Immigrants

An Online Health Informatics Elective Course for Doctor of Pharmacy Students

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