title: A computerized patient information system in a psychiatric hospital.
abstract: The authors describe a computerized patient information system at a psychiatric hospital in Israel. The system is a fully implemented work instrument that promotes clinical safety and cost containment. It allows interactive online consultations, clinical cross-checking, the production of computerized reports and schedules, fast response to laboratory results, and safer drug administration, all of which help improve the quality of care. Cost savings have been achieved in areas such as pharmacy and food distribution. The initial investment in the system was $400,000, which is expected to be recouped after 11.4 years.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Psychiatric Studies of Sha'ar Menashe Mental Health Center, Mobile, Israel. shrmodai@matat.health.gov.il
authors.forename: Ilan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Modai
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ritsner
authors.forename: Henry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Silver
authors.forename: Rena
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kurs
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems / Q000191:economics* / Q000592:standards; D007557:Israel; D010343:Patient Admission; D010351:Patient Discharge; D011787:Quality of Health Care