HIMSS Analytics has awarded the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City Stage 7 in electronic medical record adoption, the highest level on the Electronic Medical Records Adoption Model.
HIMSS Analytics developed the model in 2005 as a methodology for evaluating the progress and impact of EMR systems. There are eight stages — 0 to 7 — that measure a hospital's implementation and utilization of information technology applications. Stage 7 represents an advanced patient record environment.
"This designation is a positive reflection of the hard work and dedication of our clinicians and our information technology staff. We will continue that hard work to leverage our clinical information systems to improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care that we deliver to our patients every day," said Lee Carmen, chief CIO and associate vice president for IT, in the release.
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HIMSS Analytics developed the model in 2005 as a methodology for evaluating the progress and impact of EMR systems. There are eight stages — 0 to 7 — that measure a hospital's implementation and utilization of information technology applications. Stage 7 represents an advanced patient record environment.
"This designation is a positive reflection of the hard work and dedication of our clinicians and our information technology staff. We will continue that hard work to leverage our clinical information systems to improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care that we deliver to our patients every day," said Lee Carmen, chief CIO and associate vice president for IT, in the release.
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