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Advanced technologies are now in place which
maximize the availability of e-health records,
optimizing uptake and adoption. These include fully
mobile computerized medication administration carts,
treatments carts and iPads, which operate across a
sophisticated wireless infrastructure.
The e-health record system includes several tools for
clinical assessment, evaluation and interventions. One
example is the electronic Hospital Tracking Portal,
intended to track and reduce patient transfers to
hospitals. Other examples include interprofessional
communication and documentation tools, such
as physician electronic order entry and referrals
between interprofessional team members. This
system will also allow nursing staff to efficiently
distribute medications and gain valuable time for
more bedside
care. This
feature is
expected
to reduce
the risk of
medication
administration
errors and
omissions
while also ensuring
compliance.
"Nurses are better supported during medication
administration by a more comprehensive resident
chart and documentation flow," noted Oksana
Valoroso, PCC project coordinator, who has also
practiced as a nurse in the Apotex.
Baycrest is not only meeting the industry standard,
but is surpassing it with the development of the
physician documentation tools led by Dr. Andrea
Moser, Apotex Associate Medical Director and Chief
Medical Information Officer. Dr. Moser points out that
"Baycrest is the first LTC home in Canada using the
platform to implement computerized physician order
entry (CPOE)."
"Nurses are
better supported
during medication
administration by a
more comprehensive
resident chart..."
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