Nursing Home Implementation of Health Information Technology: Review of the Literature Finds Inadequate Investment in Preparation, Infrastructure, and Training
Report
June 1, 2018
Health information technology (HIT) is increasingly adopted by nursing homes to improve safety, quality of care, and staff productivity. This study examined processes of HIT implementation in nursing homes, impact on the nursing home workforce, and related evidence on quality of care. The literature review includes 46 research articles on nursing home implementation of HIT.