Implementing a clinical information system.

Abstract

The design of CIS utilizing the hospital's network allows for the flexibility of providing clinicians with on-line access to additional valuable patient information. The acceptance of CIS and the continuing demand for access to CIS are excellent indicators that development of this system was well worth the efforts of the individuals and teams involved in the planning, design, and implementation of CIS. Although it cannot replace the traditional paper medical record, CIS certainly is being recognized as a timely and reliable resource for the communication of patient information in the Ohio State University's numerous patient treatment facilities.