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.
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