Background Numerous studies have tried to determine the association between continuity
and outcomes. Studies doing so must actually measure continuity. If continuity and …

Background: Health information exchange (HIE) is increasing in the United States, and it is
incentivized by government policies. Purpose: To systematically review and evaluate …

A complete resource, this handbook presents current knowledge on concepts and methods
of human factors and ergonomics, and their applications to help improve quality, safety …

ContextThe coordinating function of primary care is information-intensive and may be
impeded by missing clinical information. However, missing clinical information has not been …

Background Physician chart documentation can facilitate patient care decisions, reduce
treatment errors, and inform health system planning and resource allocation activities …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: We assess the impact of emergency department (ED) pharmacists on
reducing potentially harmful medication errors. METHODS: We conducted this observational …

Missed follow-up of abnormal test results and resultant delays in diagnosis is a safety issue
that is gaining increasing attention. Despite increases in the numbers and types of available …

Current electronic health record systems are primarily clinical in focus, designed to provide
patient-level data and provider-level decision support. Adapting EHR systems to serve …

Abstract Background and Objective Health Information Exchange (HIE) is known as a
technology that electronically shares all clinical and administrative data throughout …

Context Continuity of care is important at improving the patient experience and reducing
unnecessary hospitalizations when transitioning across care settings, especially at the end …