Implementing computer information systems for hospital-based case management.
Like all health care services, case management is a process that relies on information. Based on the experiences in implementing computer information systems in six hospital-based case management programs, several financial, technical, and management issues are reviewed. These issues, which are also relevant for other specialized hospital-based programs, include information priorities, user acceptance, quantifying data, data entry methods, data security, and systems integration. The lessons learned regarding these issues are discussed, and categories of software alternatives are presented.
Williams
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School of Health Administration and Policy, College of Business, Arizona State University, Tempe 85287.
Netting
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Engstrom
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D001130:Arizona; D016494:Computer Security; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006295:Health Resources / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000592:standards*; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000592:standards; D009516:New Mexico; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012984:Software