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. 2014 Apr 30;5(2):445–462. doi: 10.4338/ACI-2013-12-RA-0106

Table 1.

Survey, Observation, Interview, and EHR Data Analysis Results of Selected HITREF Workflow and Patient Outcome Criteria

HITREF
Criteria
EHRNS Survey
(Dissatisfaction: 0–2.5; Satisfaction: 3.5–5)
Observation Interview
(% of all responses)
EHR Data Analysis
Quality of data Completeness/Correctness of Data (Item 6):
mean 3.7, SD 1.1
Documented as discrete data elements with some free text input 5%: satisfaction: incomplete data: medication, hospital stay; satisfied with data timelines Documentation 19 times more likely to be in compliance fin the 1st post-period compared to the pre-period
Team communication (Item 11)
median 4.0, SD 1.0
Team communication via EHR 22%: satisfaction: EHR facilitated communication, similar to in-person communication Not applicable
Impact on patient outcomes Patient safety (Item 10)
mean 3.4, SD 1.1;
Patient outcome (Item 12)
mean 3.4, SD 1.2
Display of most recent blood pressure reading 1%: neutral: dissatisfaction about EHR use taking time away from patient care related to patient care No discernable impact on physiological indicators; impact on some behavioral indicators