Clinical information systems in the intensive care unit. Issue 1 (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mason, Christopher; Leong, Tim
• Is Part Of: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Volume 17:Issue 1(2016:Jan.)
• Page Start: 13
• Page End: 16
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: Clinical information systems -- electronic medical records -- health informatics -- intensive care; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Intensive care -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpaic.2015.10.011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0299

Abstract

Abstract: Clinical information systems (CIS) are used to collect, process, and present data for use in patient care. Common applications in the intensive care unit are charting, computerized physician order entry (CPOE), clinician decision support (CDS), and health information exchange. Benefits of CIS include increased efficiency, increased quality of care, and improved data availability, structure, and security. Possible risks include certain errors, reduced speed and efficiency, and loss of data security. Implementation of a CIS should follow a project management approach with a well-defined scope, involvement of clinicians, workflow analysis, and understanding of the limited life span of technical systems.