Limited Competition for AHRQ Transforming Healthcare Quality Through Information Technology - Implementation Grants
Impact of prior clinical information in an EHR on care outcomes of emergency patients.
The use of count data models in biomedical informatics evaluation research.
The impact of electronic health records on people with diabetes in three different emergency departments.
Improving Quality Care for Children with Special Needs
This project developed a secure Web-based electronic health record for children with special health care needs called the Tennessee Child Health Profile.
A network collaboration implementing technology to improve medication dispensing and administration in critical access hospitals.
Creating a shared formulary in 7 critical access hospitals.
Implementation of a telepharmacy service to provide round-the-clock medication order review by pharmacists.
Holomua Project Improving Transitional Care in Hawaii
Develops a patient Master Visit Registry (MVR), addressing the need for better information sharing among clinical organizations and enhancing their ability to give patients continuous high-quality care when they change providers. The MVR will expand upon an existing patient record-keeping system, while improving local handling and exchange of records.
Service Integration
Built an integrated communications system with area hospitals, clinics, and service providers in St. Mary Parish, Iberia Parish, and Terrebonne Parish that will support chronic disease management and improve patient safety. Authorized health care providers have swift, secure access to important patient information at the point of care.