Abstract
Emergency medicine residents are required to accurately log all procedures, yet it is estimated that many procedures are not logged. Traditional procedure logging platforms are often cumbersome and may contribute to procedures not being logged or being logged inaccurately. We designed a mobile procedure logging application (app) that uses quick response (QR) codes to input patient information quickly and accurately. The app integrates with our current procedure log database while maintaining information privacy standards. It scans the QR code displayed for patient identification, automatically extracting pertinent patient information. The user selects the procedure performed and the app uses data analytics to recommend logging other related procedures.A mobile procedure logging app using QR codes decreases time needed to log procedures and eliminates data entry errors. Improving the speed and convenience of procedure logging may decrease the discrepancy between performed and logged procedures. A similar app can be integrated into any residency program and may improve assessment of resident procedural competency.
Highlights
Emergency medicine residents are required to accurately log all procedures, yet it is estimated that many procedures are not logged
A similar app can be integrated into any residency program and may improve assessment of resident procedural competency. [West J Emerg Med. 2021;22(1)71-73.]
Maintaining a complete and accurate procedure log is a fundamental element of emergency medicine (EM) residencies
Summary
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health Title There’s an App for That: A Mobile Procedure Logging Application Using Quick Response Codes Journal Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health, 22(1)
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