Ambulatory Care Data Base. Part A. Executive Summary.
Abstract
As part of the FY 83 AMEDD Study Program the Health Care Studies & clinical Investigation Activity was tasked to investigate the need for an Ambulatory Care Data Base (ACDB). The study proposed to answer two questions: (1) Is it possible to capture the necessary information for an ACDB (will health care providers complete encounter forms in addition to entries they are required to make in the outpatient medical record), and (2) What types of reports can be generated from the data gathered. A six month project was conducted at Fox Army Hospital, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. The overall objectives of the study were met: (1) the elements to be collected for an ACDB have been identified. A significant number could be standardized across MTFS, however, the need for site-specific variables is recognized; (2) the majority of care providers will complete their portion of the encounter form; (3) a single encounter form for all clinics is not acceptable; (4) data collected can be audited and provide an objective and valid ambulatory peer review and quality assurance mechanism; (5) provider and clerical staff satisfaction was surveyed; (6) comparison of encounters from the ACDB and the MED 302 was accomplished; (7) the number of reports that can be developed from the data are limited only by the users imagination. The MED 302 can be captured from the data elements; (8) the OMR method of data capture was shown to be efficient and cost effective; (9) problems needing resolution in future use of an ACDB were identified; and (10) the need for command emphasis, at the highest levels, is obvious.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 16, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA144838
Entities
People
- P. M. Gilbert
- T. R. Misener