Geisinger named a 'most wired' hospital
Aug. 11, 2008 DANVILLE- Geisinger Health System says it has been listed among the nation's "100 Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems."
The list was compiled by Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN) magazine, the journal of the American Hospital Association.
"Being named to the national list of most wired health systems again is very gratifying," said Geisinger President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Glenn Steele Jr. "It is a testament to our continued commitment of combining the expert clinical skills of our staff with cutting-edge technology to improve the quality of patient care in communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania."
The top 100 most wired hospitals and health systems are selected annually based on hundreds of surveys and a national benchmarking study focusing on how they use information technologies for quality, customer service, public health and safety, business processes and workforce issues, a Geisinger press release states.
An analysis of data from the 2008 Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study finds that patients at top technology hospitals have a better overall assessment of their stay and specifically are more satisfied with the admissions process and the manner in which tests and treatments are handled.
"Years ago, Geisinger pioneered efforts to build electronic health record systems, integrated networks and research data bases to serve rural populations in this region," said Frank Richards, Geisinger's Chief Information Officer. "Our investment in health care information technology will continue to find new and better ways to connect hospitals and doctors with patients and their families."
This is the sixth year Geisinger has made the "100 Most Wired" since H&HN began conducting the survey 10 years ago.