An Evidence-Based Tool for Safe Configuration of Electronic Health Records: The eSafety Checklist.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic health records (EHRs) are transforming the way health care is delivered. They are central to improving the quality of patient care and have been attributed to making health care more accessible, reliable, and safe. However, in recent years, evidence suggests that specific features and functions of EHRs can introduce new, unanticipated patient safety concerns that can be mitigated by safe configuration practices.

Objective

This article outlines the development of a detailed and comprehensive evidence-based checklist of safe configuration practices for use by clinical informatics professionals when configuring hospital-based EHRs.

Methods

A literature review was conducted to synthesize evidence on safe configuration practices; data were analyzed to

SUBMITTER: Dhillon-Chattha P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6247819 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature