title: A process for introducing computerized information systems into long-term care facilities.
abstract: By significantly decreasing the time spent on non-nursing tasks, computers have the potential to facilitate the productivity of nurses and also to increase their job satisfaction. Nurses working in long-term care facilities are beginning to realize the benefits of microcomputers and software geared to their specific needs. A process that may serve as a guide for introducing computer applications into long-term nursing facilities for the elderly is presented. This process consists of six phases: initiation, orientation, assessment, selection, implementation, and sustained-implementation. Detailed steps within each phase are suggested.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pulliam
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Boettcher
mesh_terms: D003199:Computer Systems; D004526:Efficiency; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff; D010934:Planning Techniques; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012984:Software