Research and Projects: AHRQ THQIT and SRD Portfolio:

Pennsylvania

Total Years of Funding:  3
Total Funding:  $1.7 million

Enhancing Patient Safety through a Universal EMR System

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Description:  Implements an EMR system that allows 24-hour data sharing across 7 rural health care delivery sites for clinicians to access current and complete patient information using either Personal Digital Assistants or a Web portal.
Year 1 Funding:  $500,000
Estimated Total Funding:  $1.5 million
Principal Investigator:  Thomas Johnson
Applicant Institution:  Dubois Regional Medical Center
City/Town:  DuBois, Pennsylvania
Grant Number:  UC1 HS15083
Category:  Implementation Grants (THQIT)

Regional Approach for THQIT in Rural Settings

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Description:  Conducts a formal clinical information and technical needs assessment to identify the optimal technical model for information sharing as well as actions required to overcome barriers; develops a project plan that will promote implementation of cost-effective clinical information services.
Year 1 Funding:  $200,000
Estimated Total Funding:  $200,000
Principal Investigator:  James Walker
Applicant Institution:  Geisinger Clinic
City/Town:  Danville, Pennsylvania
Grant Number:  P20 HS15457
Category:  Planning Grants (THQIT)

Regional Approach for THQIT in Rural Settings

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Description:  Launches a health records-sharing project, led by Geisinger Health System, with Shamokin Area Community Hospital and Sunbury Community Hospital to permit secure electronic access to patient records.
Year 1 Funding:  $500,000
Estimated Total Funding:  $1,499,999
Principal Investigator:  Francis Richards
Applicant Institution:  Weis Center for Research-Geisinger Clinic
City/Town:  Danville, Pennsylvania
Grant Number:  UC1HS016162-01
Category:  Implementation Grants (THQIT)