Abstract
The US National Survey of Residential Care Facilities was used to conduct cross-sectional analyses of residential care facilities (n = 2302). Most residential care facilities lacked computerized capabilities for one or more of these capabilities in 2010. Lacking computerized systems supporting electronic health information exchange with pharmacies was associated with non-chain affiliation (p <.05). Lacking electronic health information exchange with physicians was associated with being a small-sized facility (vs large) (p <.05). Lacking computerized capabilities for discharge/transfer summaries was associated with for-profit status (p <.05) and small-sized facilities (p <.05). Lacking computerized capabilities for medical provider information was associated with non-chain affiliation (p <.05), small- or medium-sized facilities (p <.05), and for-profit status (p <.05). Lack of electronic health record was associated with non-chain affiliation (p <.05), small- or medium-sized facilities (p <.05), for-profit status (p <.05), and location in urban areas (p <.05). eHealth disparities exist across residential care facilities. As the older adult population continues to grow, resources must be in place to provide an integrated system of care across multiple settings.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1063-1075 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Health Informatics Journal |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2016 |
Keywords
- electronic health records
- older adults
- residential care facility
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Informatics