Assessing the quality of data entry in a computerized medical records system.
A primary care university clinic discovered major errors in its medical records after instituting a computerized medical records system. A quality assessment tool was devised to measure the error rate and provide clues to the sources of these errors. During the implementation of this tool a marked reduction in data entry errors occurred suggesting its use had a positive impact on our medical record quality.
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Harris Methodist Health System, Fort Worth, Texas 76104.
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D001130:Arizona; D001330:Electronic Data Processing / Q000592:standards*; D005194:Family Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005568:Forms and Records Control / Q000592:standards; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records / Q000592:standards*; D011786:Quality Control