Using quantum annealers to calculate ground state properties of molecules.

Quantum annealers are an alternative approach to quantum computing, which make use of the adiabatic theorem to efficiently find the ground state of a physically realizable Hamiltonian. Such devices are currently commercially available and have been successfully applied to several combinatorial and discrete optimization problems. However, the application of quantum annealers to problems in chemistry remains a relatively sparse area of research due to the difficulty in mapping molecular systems to the Ising model Hamiltonian.

Assessing the Impact of a Pharmacist-Managed Discharge Medication Reconciliation Pilot at a Community Hospital System.

Introduction: With unintended medication discrepancy rates ranging from 30% to 70%, a formal discharge medication reconciliation process must be developed. One strategy shown to reduce medication errors is a pharmacist medication review at discharge. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of a pharmacist-driven discharge medication reconciliation program.

From cacophony to symphony: how to focus the discipline of business continuity.

On the 'stage' of business continuity, there is a cacophony of voices--an unfocused assortment of ideas, approaches and advice. A casual glance at any continuity trade journal quickly reveals disparate discussions about even the most fundamental of issues. The dedicated magazines and conferences are filled with anecdotes and case studies but lack a focused discussion leading towards a holistic approach to the discipline.

Structured data entry in a workflow-enabled electronic patient record.

Touch-screen technology is used with a structured data entry system for electronic patient records. This article describes a program that coordinates pre-set screens for detailed history, physical examination, treatment and prescription modules. It also presents "pick lists" that allow further customization and individualization of data inputs.

Enhancing practice efficiency by examining patterns of care: top ten lists data mined from a private pediatric practice.

The electronic medical record allows practitioners to document their patterns of care. They can enhance performance and profitability by reviewing their top diagnoses, prescriptions, types of physical examination, referral patterns and labs and procedures. The software required to support this documentation system is described.