Anesthesia information management systems.
Documentation is the last component of anesthesia patient management to be affected by technology. Anesthesia information management systems (AIMS) have been introduced in a limited number of practice sites. The automated systems provide unbiased reporting of most patient information. This results in improved patient care and possible medical legal advantages. AIMS also allow anesthesia departments to monitor their business related activity.
Williams
Joe R
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Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA.
D000761:Anesthesia Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000458:organization & administration; D004282:Documentation; D006801:Humans; D008331:Management Information Systems / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009719:Nurse Anesthetists / Q000458:organization & administration; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration