Similar to previous studies that have examined the impact of health information technologies and functionalities (i.e., electronic health records, decision-support) on quality of health care, [ 11, 12, 14, 29- 31] we showed that HIT capacity at FQHCs is associated with improved quality of care.
Most business models rely on information technology for its core functionalities and processes [39, 40] and, thus, mission-critical data integrity and availability must be ensured.
The availability and functionality of information technology (IT) systems facilitated data collection and improved the effectiveness of QI interventions [ 38], notably, interventions targeting handovers [ 24], accreditation programs in rural health care services [ 34], and Six Sigma [ 39].
The results of this study confirm the notion that the success of any health information technology is due to its functionalities that could enable a dramatic transformation in the delivery of health care, making it safer, more effective, and more efficient [ 37].
Specifically, there is sparse knowledge about the use and functionalities of health information technology in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and the relationship between quality improvements and the use of health information technology in FQHCs.
To date, the term "electronic referral system" has been used in the United States to describe information technology systems with a wide range of functionality and specialist involvement.
JL contacted each hospital via telephone and inquired about functionality specific to the information technology (IT) department (e.g., Core #14-protection of health information) or hospital administration (e.g., Menu #8-submit data to immunization registries).
Asterisk refers to "minimum required" or "must-haves" functionalities of a health information technology (HIT) system.
The information technology department was asked about the availability of functionality neither observed nor known to the physician.
The objective was to help the university's staff to understand the readiness and attitudes of students to the use of information technology, their orientation to new learning environments, and the functionality of the system.
