Information technology and patient safety in nursing practice: an international perspective
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2004-08-01
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When people become patients, they place their trust in their health care providers. As providers assume responsibility for their diagnosis and treatment, patients have a right to expect that this will include responsibility for their safety during all aspects of care. However, increasing epidemiological data make it clear that patient safety is a global problem. Improved nursing care may prevent many adverse events, and nursing must take a stronger leadership rote in this area. Although errors are almost inevitable, safety can be improved, and health care institutions are increasingly making safety a top priority. Information technology provides safety benefits by enhancing communication and delivering decision-support; its use will likely be a cornerstone for improving safety. This paper will discuss the status of patient safety from an international viewpoint, provide case studies from different countries, and discuss information technology solutions from a nursing perspective. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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International Journal of Medical Informatics. Clare: Elsevier Sci Ireland Ltd, v. 73, n. 7-8, p. 607-614, 2004.