Analysis of Patient Service Time in Ambulatory Clinics: Patient Tracking
Historically, analysis of patient service time (patient tracking) in ambulatory clinics has been performed manually. A case study of Eye and Ear Clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, revealed that this approach to patient data collection was prone to clerical error and did not satisfy the clinic's informat...
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| Published in: | Proceedings - Symposium on Computer Application in Medical Care pp. 840 - 844 |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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07-11-1990
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| Summary: | Historically, analysis of patient service time (patient tracking) in ambulatory clinics has been performed manually. A case study of Eye and Ear Clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, revealed that this approach to patient data collection was prone to clerical error and did not satisfy the clinic's information-processing needs. Initial attempts at automation identified the features required of a successful computerized scheduling and patient tracking system.
These essential features are being designed into a prototype system using a local area network platform. The software for this system employs bar code technology to log patients' movement. The resultant data permits analysis of clinic operation and rapid response to unforseen events. Patient information is presented in a color-coded format to permit-at-a-glance comprehension of data on multiple patients (up to 76) simultaneously. A scheduling module projects patients' arrival time and ensures availability of critical resources. |
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| ISSN: | 0195-4210 |