British Columbia's patient safety and quality officer has made 26 recommendations following his review of IHealth, the electronic health record system that's been implemented in three Nanaimo-area health facilities.
Dr. Doug Cochrane's report concludes that the IHealth system should remain in place but his recommendations focus on improved safety, efficiency and future implementation.
The review found that, much like a paper-based system, there is the potential for errors when using the system without diligent staff oversight, but adds steps can be taken to minimize risks.
The review also found that the system can be helpful for standard and routine care but for more complex care, aspects of the system needed to be reviewed and improved to address clinical needs.
