A comprehensive inpatient discharge system
E M O'Connell, J M Teich, L A Pedraza, D Thomas, E M O'Connell, J M Teich, L A Pedraza, D Thomas
Abstract
Our group has developed a computer system that supports all phases of the inpatient discharge process. The system fills in most of the physician's discharge order form and the nurse's discharge abstract, using information available from sign-out, order entry, scheduling, and other databases. It supplies information for referrals to outside institutions, and provides a variety of instruction materials for patients. Discharge forms can be completed in advance, so that the patient is not waiting for final paperwork. Physicians and nurses can work on their components independently, rather than in series. Response to the system has been very favorable.
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