July 11, 2012- Detroit Medical Center Named MOST WIRED hospital for Sixth Consecutive Year
Detroit Medical Center (DMC) has again been recognized as one of the nation’s “Most Wired” hospitals, according to the results of the 2012 “Most Wired” Survey and Benchmarking Study released today in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. The survey awarded hospitals nationwide, and of the 15 Michigan hospitals awarded, DMC was one of the three that are Detroit-based.
“Our effective use of technology is improving patient care every day at the Detroit Medical Center,” said Mike LeRoy, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Detroit Medical Center. We are very proud to have won this award for the sixth consecutive year.”
DMC began its transformation to electronic medical record (EMR) back in 2006 and by October 2007, EMR was fully implemented throughout all DMC hospitals. In May of 2011, DMC was among one of the first in the region to apply for government incentive funding for meaningful use of its electronic medical record.
Among the key findings this year:
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Ninety-three percent of Most Wired hospitals employ intrusion detection systems to protect patient privacy and security of patient data, in comparison to seventy-seven percent of the total responders.
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Ninety percent of Most Wired hospitals use performance improvement scorecards to help reduce inefficiencies.
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One hundred percent of Most Wired hospitals check drug interactions and drug allergies when medications are ordered as a major step in reducing medication errors.
“As shown by these survey results, hospitals continue to demonstrate how IT not only can be used to improve patient care and safety but it is also a means to improve efficiency,” says Rich Umbdenstock, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association.
Health Care’s Most Wired Survey, conducted between Jan. 15 and March 15, asked hospitals and health systems nationwide to answer questions regarding their IT initiatives. Respondents completed 662 surveys, representing 1,570 hospitals, or roughly 27 percent of all U.S. hospitals.
The July H&HN cover story detailing results is available at www.hhnmag.com.
DMC’s website offers additional information about DMC’s dedication to excellence in Information Technology. |