Using real-time clinical decision support to improve performance on perioperative quality and process measures

Anesthesia information management systems (AIMS) are becoming more commonplace in operating rooms across the world and have the potential to help clinicians measure and improve perioperative quality. However, to realize the full potential of AIMS, clinicians must first understand their capabilities...

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Published inAnesthesiology clinics Vol. 29; no. 1; p. 57
Main Authors Chau, Anthony, Ehrenfeld, Jesse M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2011
Subjects
Anesthesia - standards
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Data Collection
Decision Support Systems, Clinical - standards
Guideline Adherence
Health Personnel
Humans
Information Management
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care) - standards
Perioperative Care - standards
Quality Improvement - standards
Quality of Health Care - standards
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Summary:Anesthesia information management systems (AIMS) are becoming more commonplace in operating rooms across the world and have the potential to help clinicians measure and improve perioperative quality. However, to realize the full potential of AIMS, clinicians must first understand their capabilities and limitations. This article reviews the literature on AIMS, focusing on areas where AIMS have been shown to have a meaningful impact on quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
ISSN:1932-2275
DOI:10.1016/j.anclin.2010.11.002