"This book discusses the issues that need to be considered when selecting and implementing a CIS in critical care. Common mistakes and pitfalls are highlighted. When appropriate, it offers evidence from research in health informatics and organisational change. This book is for all those involved in the selection, purchase, implementation, and use of a CIS. This includes clinicians, nurses, allied healthcare professional, managers, and executives. It is a key in the success of a CIS implementation projectto include as many stakeholders as possible. This book can inform and support discussion between multiple stakeholders"--Provided by publisher.
Specialists in both the technology and its medical application explain an electronic information system that allows clinicians to manage patient data and coordinate care, primarily by computing, storing, and displaying data at the bedside from various sources. They cover deciding to purchase a clinical information system (CIS), making the case, choosing a CIS, planning for success, training, customizing a CIS, leadership, the impact on clinical workflow, research and audit, and CIS of the future. Annotation ©2014 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)