Practical considerations for the implementation of health outcome measures
Carriere, R.S.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 143: 198-201
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0926-9630 PMID: 19380936 Document Number: 631000
The collection of health outcomes information is important for effective management of the health care system. The Health Outcomes for Better Information and Care (HOBIC) program is implementing a set of nurse-sensitive health outcome measures across the province of Ontario. This paper examines some of the opportunities and challenges of implementing measures across multiple organizations and multiple sectors of the health care system.