EMR-based evaluation of medical care quality: status quo and trends / 中华医院管理杂志

ABSTRACT

An introduction is made to the experiences and trends of EMR-based evaluation of medical care quality in developed countries. The authors held that electronic medical records(EMR)are key technical means and supporting tool for medical care quality management, and quality data source for such evaluation. They recommended that China adapt to international standards in the design and choice of evaluation indicators of medical care quality and engage in international comparisons; integrate various data collection modalities to minimize workload of hospitals in data reporting, and keep elevating hospitals′informationization competence centering on electronic medical records.