title: Implementing an interdisciplinary electronic documentation system at two pilot units within an acute care setting.
abstract: An electronic interdisciplinary clinical documentation system that includes assessments and some clinical interventions was designed and implemented on two pilot units. This paper describes the procedures for designing the screens, implementing the system, and integrating the electronic documentation system with the workflow of nursing staff. The results of this pilot project are outlined and implications for future efforts are examined.
authors.affiliation: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
authors.forename: Rena
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: van der Wal
authors.forename: Shelley
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dalzel
authors.forename: Marianne
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kitzul
mesh_terms: D004282:Documentation / Q000379:methods*; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D048108:Nursing Informatics; D010865:Pilot Projects