Toward a single source of truth: The case for centralized nutrition documentation in electronic medical records.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Nutrition is an essential component of care for all patients. However, electronic medical record (EMR) systems lack a centralized location for nutrition-related information. The absence of standardized documentation and workflows is misaligned with key domains of healthcare quality as defined by the Institute of Medicine- namely, safety, patient-centeredness, and efficiency. This study aims to identify opportunities for EMRs to enhance nutrition evaluation, management, and safety.

Methods

A 12-item online survey was developed and distributed to pediatric healthcare providers to assess current practices in EMR documentation of nutrition information, identify nutrition-related adverse events, and elicit suggestions for improvements. Descriptive statistics and the Kru

SUBMITTER: Young JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12894092 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature