Value of Electronic Health Records Measured Using Financial and Clinical Outcomes: Quantitative Study.

Background: The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 was legislated to reduce health care costs, improve quality, and increase patient safety. Providers and organizations were incentivized to exhibit meaningful use of certified electronic health record (EHR) systems in order to achieve this objective. EHR adoption is an expensive investment, given the resources and capital that are invested.

The Cost of Frontline Nursing: Investigating Perception of Compensation Inadequacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background: Nursing professionals experienced greater levels of stress and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies examining stress and burnout have found a relationship between compensation and burnout. However, further studies are needed to examine the relationship between the mediating effects of supervisor and community support and coping strategies and the effects of burnout on compensation.

The Value of Electronic Health Records Since the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act: Systematic Review.

Background: Electronic health records (EHRs) are the electronic records of patient health information created during ≥1 encounter in any health care setting. The Health Information Technology Act of 2009 has been a major driver of the adoption and implementation of EHRs in the United States. Given that the adoption of EHRs is a complex and expensive investment, a return on this investment is expected.

Barriers and facilitators to PDMP IS Success in the US: A systematic review.

Introduction: Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP) help prevent prescription drug misuse and promote appropriate pain management. Despite these benefits and PDMP mandates in most states, PDMPs face challenges that hinder their success. This paper uses the Delone and McLean Information Success (IS) Model to review the current literature for barriers and facilitators to PDMP quality, use, intention to use and user satisfaction in the United States (U.

Impact of Provider Prior Use of HIE on System Complexity, Performance, Patient Care, Quality and System Concerns.

To date, most HIE studies have investigated user perceptions of value prior to use. Few studies have assessed factors associated with the value of HIE through its actual use. This study investigates provider perceptions on HIE comparing those who had prior experience vs those who had no experience with it.

The emerging literature for the triad of health informatics, healthcare quality and safety, and healthcare simulation.

The areas of health informatics, healthcare quality and safety, and healthcare simulation are often thought of as separate domains. The purpose of this position paper is to report on the interdependence that is emerging as an important triad across the healthcare/health system continuum. A qualitative review of 24 studies suggests the interdependence of health informatics, healthcare quality and safety, and healthcare simulation reaches much broader than traditional utilisation of simulation.