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Technology
Publications
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Chronic Disease Management Systems (Registries) in Rural Health Care
Date: 05 / 2006
Author(s): Anne Skinner, Roslyn Fraser-Maginn, Keith J. Mueller
Research center:
Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
Topics:
Chronic diseases and conditions,
Quality,
Technology
Report Number: Rural Policy Brief Vol. 11, Number 1 (PB2006-1 )
A Chronic Disease Management System (CDMS), or registry, is a tool that helps providers efficiently collect and analyze patient information to promote quality care for the rural population. The focus of this study was on the use of CDMSs in the management of diabetes, a disease prevalent in rural populations. Findings show that CDMSs are readily available to rural clinics and are being implemented and maintained by clinic staff with minimal expenditures for technology.
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Information Technology and Rural Health Networks: An Overview of Network Practices
Date: 05 / 2004
Author(s): Keith J. Mueller, Brandi Shay, J. Patrick Hart, Diane Harrop, Donadea Rasmussen
Research center:
Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
Topics:
Networking and collaboration,
Technology
Report Number: PB 2004-3
Focuses on the use of information technology (IT) in rural health networks, based on detailed interviews with representatives for 15 rural health networks that received funding from the federal Rural Health Network Development Grant program. In general, IT was found to be most beneficial to the network when it was integrated into the initial plans for network development, scaled to the needs of the specific project, and expanded to new applications only as the network itself matured to take on new tasks.
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Pharmacist Staffing and the Use of Technology in Small Rural Hospitals: Implications for Medication Safety (Brief)
Date: 01 / 2006
Research center:
Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center
Topics:
Hospitals and clinics,
Pharmacy and prescription drugs,
Quality,
Technology
Report Number: Policy Brief No. 1
To assess the capacity of rural hospitals to implement medication safety practices that reduce the likelihood of serious adverse drug events, a national telephone survey of a random sample of rural hospitals was conducted in March to May 2005. A total of 387 hospitals responded to the survey for a response rate of 94.6 percent. Pharmacists were asked about the hospital's pharmacy staffing, use of technology, implementation of protocols and medication safety practices, and medication safety priorities. The results of this study indicate that many small rural hospitals have limited hours of on site pharmacist coverage. The majority of hospitals surveyed are using pharmacy computers, but a significant proportion either do not have a pharmacy computer or are not using it for clinical purposes. Implementation of protocols related to medication use and key medication safety practices are areas where small rural hospitals could improve. A full report is also available.
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Pharmacist Staffing and the Use of Technology in Small Rural Hospitals: Implications for Medication Safety (Full Report)
Date: 12 / 2005
Author(s): Michelle M. Casey, Ira Moscovice, Gestur Davidson
Research center:
Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center
Topics:
Hospitals and clinics,
Pharmacy and prescription drugs,
Quality,
Technology
Report Number: Working Paper No. 1
To assess the capacity of rural hospitals to implement medication safety practices that reduce the likelihood of serious adverse drug events, a national telephone survey of a random sample of rural hospitals was conducted in March to May 2005. A total of 387 hospitals responded to the survey for a response rate of 94.6 percent. Pharmacists were asked about the hospital's pharmacy staffing, use of technology, implementation of protocols and medication safety practices, and medication safety priorities. The results of this study indicate that many small rural hospitals have limited hours of on site pharmacist coverage. The majority of hospitals surveyed are using pharmacy computers, but a significant proportion either do not have a pharmacy computer or are not using it for clinical purposes. Implementation of protocols related to medication use and key medication safety practices are areas where small rural hospitals could improve.
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Pharmacist Staffing, Technology Use and Implementation of Medication Safety Practices in Rural Hospitals
Date: 2006
Author(s): Michelle Casey, Ira Moscovice, Gestur Davidson
Research center:
Upper Midwest Rural Health Research Center
Topics:
Hospitals and clinics,
Pharmacy and prescription drugs,
Quality,
Technology
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 22(4), 321-330
Reports the results of a study that assessed the capacity of small rural hospitals to implement medication safety practices, with a focus on pharmacist staffing and the availability of technology.
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Rural Hospitals' Strategies for Achieving Compliance With HIPAA Privacy Regulations: Case Studies Of Rural Hospitals
Date: 08 / 2003
Research center:
Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
Topics:
Hospitals and clinics,
Technology
Rural hospitals in this study recognized the importance of ensuring the confidentiality of patient health information, and have made substantial progress in achieving compliance with HIPAA privacy standards. Although these rural hospitals were using the flexibility afforded to them under HIPAA to develop common-sense approaches, each recognized that additional work will be required to effectively secure patient privacy, particularly as technology and the need for information advance. A policy brief is also available. Report available on request.
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Rural Hospitals' Strategies for Achieving Compliance with HIPAA Privacy Requirements
Date: 03 / 2004
Research center:
Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
Topics:
Hospitals and clinics,
Technology
Report Number: Policy Analysis Brief W Series No. 3
Rural hospitals in this study recognized the importance of ensuring the confidentiality of patient health information, and have made substantial progress in achieving compliance with HIPAA privacy standards. Although these rural hospitals were using the flexibility afforded to them under HIPAA to develop common-sense approaches, each recognized that additional work will be required to effectively secure patient privacy, particularly as technology and the need for information advance. A full report is also available.
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