Use of HIT for adverse event reporting in nursing homes: Barriers and facilitators |
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| Authors: | Laura M Wagner Nicholas G Castle Steven M Handler |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Community Health Systems, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, 2 Koret Way, San Francisco, CA;2. Department of Health Policy & Management, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;3. Department of Biomedical Informatics and Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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| Abstract: | Background & objectiveApproximately 8 million adverse events occur annually in nursing homes (NHs). The focus of this research is to determine barriers and health information technology (HIT)-related facilitators to adverse event reporting among U.S. NHs.MethodsSurveys were returned by 399 nursing home administrators using a mailed survey approach. Respondents were asked to report on their adverse event reporting processes focusing on barriers and role of HIT facilitators.ResultsAbout 15% of NHs had computerized entry by the nurse on the unit and almost 18% used no computer technology to track, monitor, or maintain adverse event data. One-third of nursing directors conducted data analysis “by-hand.” NHs without HIT were more likely to not be accredited (p = 0.04) and not part of a chain/corporation (p = 0.03). Two of the top three barriers focused on fears of reporting as a barrier.ConclusionsThis study found numerous barriers and few HIT-related facilitators to assist with adverse event reporting. Improvements in facilitating adverse event reporting through the use of HIT approaches may be warranted. |
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| Keywords: | Patient safety Nursing homes Event reporting Barriers Health information technology |
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