Ferris, Timothy

Improving Pediatric Safety and Quality with Healthcare Information Technology

Description

Systematically assessed improvements in patient safety and experience of care associated with implementation of four decision support function embedded in an electronic health record: 1) the influence of weight based dosing on pediatric adverse drug events; 2) the influence of a test result tracking system on appropriate followup of ordered tests; 3) the influence of automated reminders on symptom monitoring and medications for children with asthma and attention deficit disorder.

Grant Number
R01 HS015002
Principal Investigator(s)