An Investigation of the Medical Record Processing System at Walter Reed Army Medical Center

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Abstract:

The medical record processing system at Walter Reed Army Medical Center is an integral part of one of the largest hospitals in the Department of Defense. The inability to process inpatient records within 30 days, in accordance with the standards of Joint commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare organizations, was identified as the problem. This problem was studied using a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods. The results indicate that the current methods and procedures are adequate to support timely record processing but that there are few incentives for prompt completion of Inpatient Treatment Records.

Author(s):
Rowbotham, Michael
Author Organization(s):
WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jul 90-Jul 91,
Pagination:
0185

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
WRAMC-9B-91
Monitor Series:
HCSD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.3_Task and Monitor Resources; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct
Modernization Areas:
AI and Machine Learning; Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*PATIENTS, *MEDICAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, ORGANIZATIONS, PROCESSING, INTEGRALS, ARMY, HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, HOSPITALS, RECORDS, ARMY FACILITIES, MEDICINE, MILITARY MEDICINE, STANDARDS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies
Keyword(s):
*MEDICINE RECORD PROCESSING SYSTEM, *MEDICAL RECORDS, WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, INPATIENTS
Report Date:
1991 Dec 01