"Charge capture was reduced from a four-step manual process to a single-step computer documentation of the procedure. Computer charting was more complete and informative. Productivity increased 18%, although it remains unclear to what degree the computer was responsible." (Andrews, 1985)
In conclusion, the study determined that computer charting streamlined the process of documentation and allowed more beneficial use of clinical information. (Andrews, 1985)
In other words, the study fell in line with the later Cunningham study in that they both noted that computer involvement in various stages of health care provision via computer charting truly benefits the health care provider and the patient. In addition, it streamlines costs and eliminates costly errors.
College health systems benefit especially from computer charting, according to Carol Mulvihill, R.N.,C., CQ Editor and Director of Health Services, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. She notes that there are several advantages of documenting nurses' notes on the computer rather than by hand.
As noted above, first, charts are always legible. (Mulvihill, 1997) Time is saved and errors and avoided by eschewing bad handwriting gaffes. Second, computer charting saves time. Charting can be done more quickly once the technique is learned, and it does not take too long to learn. Saved time can then be reallocated to patient care or administrative duties. (Mulvihill, 1997)
Third, according to Mulvihill, "You can avoid repetition and misspellings. Instead of writing the same protocols and treatment plans over and over again on different charts, frequently used phrases or protocols can be stored in AutoText in Microsoft Word and added to a patient's chart with a few clicks of the mouse or a few keystrokes."
Fourth, there exists consistency in the charted protocols and treatment plans and procedures, but they can still be modified for each individual patient according to his or her needs. (Mulvihill, 1997)
Fifth, computer charting data can be stored more easily and called up more easily. According to Mulvihill, charts can be stored on the computer hard drive or on diskette, and printed out, signed and placed in a file drawer. (Mulvihill, 1997)
With the advent of HIPAA, the privacy benefits of computer charting must be noted as well. "It...
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