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Research Proposal: Emrs Changing Patient Medication Errors, Kerry Moore
Research Proposal: Emrs Changing Patient Medication Errors, Kerry Moore
Applied Research Projects
In 2009 the federal government initiated the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in efforts to improve timely and quality health care. This new initiative promised to provide great incentives to health care providers who took advantage of the program by implementing electronic medical records (EMRs) within their facilities, clinics, and practices. Coupled with tight deadlines and the incentive of reimbursement, the health care world has been witness to an influx of EMRs being developed by vendors and implemented at health care facilities. The rate at which these EMRs have been implemented has been astounding. So fast, the health care …
Adoption Of Health Information Technology In Nursing Homes, Robert Smiley
Adoption Of Health Information Technology In Nursing Homes, Robert Smiley
Applied Research Projects
Background: Comprehensive knowledge about the level of Health Information Technology (HIT) adoption in Nursing Homes remains subpar to 21st century healthcare standards.
Objective: This study is to determine the factors that will aid in the adoption of HIT in Nursing Homes in the New York metropolitan area.
Methods: A pilot survey was issued to employees at three Nursing Homes to collect data that would aid in the adoption of HIT in Nursing Homes in the New York metropolitan area.
Study Design: A 16 question survey was administered to twenty-one employees at three separate Nursing Homes in the New York metropolitan …