Implementing clinical IT in critical care: keys to success.
Ensuring the success of a clinical information system in critical care requires careful selection of the right system to address the unique needs in this area. In addition, the methodology used for implementation must include key stakeholders, ensure nursing and physician leadership, understand and improve clinical processes, and provide ongoing training and support. These guidelines can be applied to the implementation of any clinical information system. They provide the opportunity to demonstrate value and benefits from CIS in critical care and beyond.
McKesson Information Solutions, Alpharetta, GA, USA.
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D003422:Critical Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003657:Decision Making; D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010934:Planning Techniques; D013022:South Carolina