Maximizes Revenue and Cuts Expenses

v    Ends tedious combing of handwritten charts for statistical report data.  Provides consistency and rapid, accurate data retrieval—and significant savings since “chart pulls” can cost at least $5 each. 

v    Eliminates leasing costs for paper record storage or allows space owned by healthcare organization to be put to more profitable use.

v    Reduces costs related to chart folders, dividers, and filing cabinets, estimated at an average of $3 per record.

v    Lowers printer, paper and ink costs.

Reduces Medical Errors

v    Simplifies order transcription since handwriting is not an issue.

o    Pharmacy sees exactly what physician has written.

o    Eliminates checking paper med sheets at the end of the month.

v    Streamlines medication pass.

o    See at a glance which residents need medications and when.

o    Data indicating medications administered is instantly available.

o    Alerts to follow up on held medications and vital signs.

o    Bar-code verification of drug, dose, form and route.

Promotes Quality Through Teamwork

v    Information is available to all staff with access to a workstation.

v    Prevents conflicting information from different members of the interdisciplinary team.

v    CNAs need only one minute per patient for daily charting, and copycat charting is eliminated.

v    Charge nurses see desk-top alerts for missed charting before the end of shift.

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Last updated: May 29, 2009
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