Accession Number:

ADA566779

Title:

Military Interoperable Digital Hospital Testbed (MIDHT) Phase III

Descriptive Note:

Annual rept. 28 Sep 2011-27 Sep 2012, part 3

Corporate Author:

CONEMAUGH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR JOHNSTOWN PA

Personal Author(s):

• Wozniak, Richard
• Dado, Joseph
• Hargreaves, John

Report Date:

2012-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

40.0

Abstract:

The MIDHT project continues to implement and research health information technologies HIT within the Conemaugh Health System, located in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Core technologies under investigation include pharmacy robotics, bar code medication administration BCMA and health information exchange via the Nationwide Health Information Network NwHIN. Statement of work is being delivered as expected. Significant progress has been made on both arms of the project. Bar code medication administration is widely deployed throughout Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center CMMC and Meyersdale Medical Center. Research activities are progressing as planned, including a strong nursing survey sample size. CMMC is participating in the 14th Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record pilot nationwide. Milestones have included expansion of C62 data content, identification of shared patients with VA and preparation for a mass mailing campaign.

Descriptors:

• *HOSPITALS
• *INFORMATION EXCHANGE
• *MEDICAL SERVICES
• *NETWORKS
• BAR CODES
• CORES
• DIGITAL SYSTEMS
• MEDICINE
• PATIENTS
• PHARMACIES
• PREPARATION
• ROBOTICS
• TEST BEDS

Subject Categories:

• Information Science
• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE