Colloquia Archive
The Role of Information Systems in Measuring and Improving Quality of Healthcare for Older Patients
October 31, 2008
AbstractDespite the gradual spread and adoption of informatics applications in healthcare, use of health information technology remains low in many settings providing care for older patients. This presentation will review concepts related to quality of care, introduce geriatrics healthcare settings, and describe informatics studies and initiatives focusing on measuring and improving quality of healthcare for older patients. These include systems for home-based self-management, telecommunications, and specialty referrals in ambulatory care. Opportunities to improve the effectiveness of our approaches will be discussed.
BiographyMichael Weiner, MD, MPH is Director of Gero-informatics for the Indiana University Geriatrics Program; Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine; Center Scientist, Indiana University Center for Aging Research; and Research Scientist, Regenstrief Institute, Inc. His clinical and health-services research focuses on measuring and improving the quality, organization, coordination, and delivery of health services for older adults. He studies the effects of health information and information technology on physicians' practices and patients' outcomes. Current research includes development, implementation, and study of information systems to promote effective clinical handoffs and patient-centered geriatrics care.
