Application of information management in commissioned decoction of Chinese Herbal Medicine in our hospital

Abstract

[Abstract]: Objective: We aimed to investigate the application of informatization in the quality management of Chinese herbal medicine decoction commissioned by hospitals, make the management more efficient, ensure the medication safety in patients, and increase patients’ trust in the quality of commissioned decoction. Methods: Using the hospital information system, informatization management was used in each link of the whole process, from doctor's prescription to patients’ receival of the commissioned decoction. Results: The informatization transformation exceeded the information barrier among hospitals, patients, and commissioned decoction institution and has enabled pharmacists to handle the commissioned decoction more efficiently. The number of patients choosing commissioned decoction has significantly increased, whereas the number of complaints regarding the quality of the commissioned decoction immensely decreased. The comparative analysis of the data before and after informatization showed statistical significance (P<0.05). Conclusion: Informatization is an effective method for the quality management of commissioned decoction of Chinese herbal medicine.

Keywords

• Commissioned decoction of Chinese herbal medicine
• Informatization
• Management