Automating pending labs list into discharge summaries
Implementing an automated link that pulls pending studies into discharge summary templates drastically improved documentation of pending labs. However, given the complexity of post-acute care transitions, more work is needed to ensure receipt and follow-up of this crucial communication.
Authors
- Matthew Cerasale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0197-6320)
- Chukwunedum Aniemeka
- Muoi N. Tran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0737-3201)
- Khanh Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6713-5423)
- Nia Feaster
Institutions
- University of Illinois Chicago (US)
- University of Chicago (US)
- University of Miami Hospital (US)
- Duke University Health System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open Quality
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2025-003622
- Primary Topic
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00