Information technology can improve healthcare quality.
A big move meant big change for Emergency Department personnel at John Peter Smith Hospital, part of the Tarrant County Hospital District, Forth Worth, Texas. Implementing a patient tracking system has allowed ED managers and clinicians to assess outcomes, reengineer patient flow and investigate clinical issues, ultimately resulting in better, more timely care.
Tarrant County Hospital District, Fort Worth, TX.
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