Table 3. Technological resources available in HIV care settings with and without a primary care provider.
Resource | Primary Care Setting (n = 12) n (%) |
Specialist Care Setting (n = 10) n (%) |
---|---|---|
Information technology support (on site or on call) | 12 (100) | 10 (100) |
Internet access for all staff | 11 (92) | 10 (100) |
Electronic interface to diagnostic imaging & laboratory services | 10 (83) | 10 (100) |
Using EMR | 10 (83) | 5 (50) |
Computerized tools to aid medical decision-making (computerized alerts and recalls, integration of clinical practice guidelines) | 10 (83) | 3 (30) |
Computer software to manage appointments | 9 (75) | 9 (90) |
Unique email addresses for the clinic | 5 (42) | 3 (30) |
An electronic system to transmit prescriptions to pharmacies | 3 (25) | 1 (10) |
A web-based appointment system for patients to book appointments | 1 (8) | 0 |
Automated option to send appointment reminders to patients | 0 | 0 |