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There are few, if any, healthcare terms that trigger as much confusion and debate as “inpatient,” says CMIO Dirk Stanley, MD, who sheds some light on what it means, how it works, and how it can be misunderstood.
Although it requires an investment in time and resources to map the current state, failing to do so can lead to more costs and complexity with a clinical improvement protect, says CMIO Dirk Stanley.
As care models continue to evolve, we need to stop using the word ‘clinical’ to create a divide between different types of workers, and start encouraging teamwork and collaboration, says Dirk Stanley, MD, CMIO at UConn Health.
Terminology issues with EMRs can’t be underestimated, says CMIO Dirk Stanley. In fact, he believes a leader’s ability to successfully manage them can – and does – significantly impact user satisfaction.
Using the right order modes is essential to designing and implementing workflows that deliver that safe patient care, says Dirk Stanley. And it starts with having a solid understanding of these modes, and the organizational policies to back them up.
