A report published by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) previously highlighted the dangers of incorrect patient information. Sean Kelly & Dan Johnston argue that establishing a digital identity strategy for clinicians, devices and patients will usher in a safer and more efficient workflow.
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Plagued by data quality, standards, and collection issues, patient identity management remains a thorn in the health care system’s side. Adding to the chaos is an increased use of automation—which can compound patient matching issues—and the uptick in mergers and acquisitions that necessitates the blending of disparate data.
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Chief Information Officers (CIOs) at the nation’s leading healthcare organizations overwhelmingly rate patient matching among their very highest priorities, according to survey data recently released by Imprivata, underscoring the critical role positive patient identification plays in ensuring patient safety and protecting patient data.