title: Clinical information systems: CareSuite from Picis.
abstract: In this article, we discuss the implementation of the CareSuite system (Picis, Wakefield, MA) in 5 intensive care units of the Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. We give a description of the implementation process, and the system as it is currently being used. We also confront the lessons learned during the implementation of this clinical information systems with insights from the research field of implementation, and thereby show the value of a socio-technical approach to clinical information systems implementation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus Medical Center, 3000 CB Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
authors.forename: Marleen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: de Mul
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Berg
authors.forename: Jan A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hazelzet
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D012985:Software Design; D012986:Software Validation