A Study to Determine Whether the Reach Computer System or a Limited Computer System is Best Suited for the Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, Texas
Abstract
The problem was to determine whether the REACH computer system or a limited computer system is best suited for the Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, Texas. The research methodology used included personal interviews with selected hospital personnel, a review of the hospitals accounting records and financial statements, and a review of the literature in the field of hospital administration. The study concluded that the computer record keeping system best suited for the Baptist Hospital is the REACH system, designed by National Data Communications, Inc., Dallas, Texas; that the REACH system would pay for itself in reduced hospital costs; and that the REACH system would aid the hospital to improve the quality of patient care. The study recommended that the hospital adopt the REACH system, institute an information and education program to acquaint hospital personnel with the system, and have the hospitals attorney conduct a study of the legal implications of computerizing medical records.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 08, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD1202021
Entities
People
- Edward J. Jr Black
Organizations
- Baylor University