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IT has basically admitted a key (and dangerous) fact - about MM ASR
Posted: Mar 25, 2013
I informed them of an error regarding a medication output by ASR,something sometimes said, but was not dictated. I was told this was programmed into the software, and they could not (i.e. would not) correct that. I have accused the software (programmers) of putting in often-said output rather than what was actually dictated which they have previously denied. Guess someone slipped up by admitting that was done with this medication.
what difference does it make, we have to fix it anyway - if they fixed all errors, we wouldnt have a job
[ In Reply To ..]The programmers could fix a whole lotta stuff but dont, and thank goodness! If they fixed the stuff, I would be out of a job.
IMO, This has implications for the quality of VR sold to clients. - dnr
[ In Reply To ..]I don't want my doctor using VR for EHR software. My experience with hospital inhouse VR programs is the majority of doctors don't take any time to look at it and edit it.
why is it dangerous. I don't get it it. It is our job to listen - and correct
[ In Reply To ..]It is no different than if we were typing it ourselves, we need to listen and make sure everything is correct. I doubt there is some big conspiracy going on.
Maybe everybody is not like you - and doesnt listen and would
[ In Reply To ..]miss it; thus being dangerous. Maybe?
if they dont listen word for word and correct everything - they are not doing their job and
[ In Reply To ..]shouldn't be working here. ASR messes up A LOT! Especially numbers!!!
That doesnt make sense. Its our job to listen. - Its our job not to miss stuff.
[ In Reply To ..]I dont quite understand you.
Let me break it down for you - There are some MTs who
[ In Reply To ..]don't happen to catch every single ASR error and therefore could let one slip through. Then it could potentially be dangerous. Understand?
Then fire the MT that didnt get it - sm
[ In Reply To ..]How is that the vault of VR? It is the fault of the MT. The MT is responsible for fixing the VR. Just like when the MTs had to type, they were responsible, no one else.
Just plain absurd.
In the meantime, quality patient care goes out the window - anon
[ In Reply To ..]It is not the programmer's fault or the MT's, it is management's fault for telling the programmers to do this. They should be prosecuted or at least fired for deliberately putting patients at risk this way.
lost an account to front end editing, done by doc - anon
[ In Reply To ..]There have been more than a few hospitals who have totally fired all MTs, MTSOs, and have "front-end" editing, meaning the physician dictates, then the physician is expected to edit and sign the report. It is happening more and more. I have a friend working in the hospital who says that the reports coming through are horrible that the physician has signed off. This is truly dangerous! I personally will get copies of any of my medical records to ensure accuracy!
Which med? What dose? Can you be - more specific? nm
[ In Reply To ..]nm
Mixes up 0's and 8's, etc. - Sarah
[ In Reply To ..]It consistently mixes up zero's for eight's, etc. When it doesn't understand a medication it simply leaves it out. It puts miles and miles of garbage in when no sound at all is in the background. Yes, it is our job to listen carefully and correct each and every mistake, but I think there are plenty of people with poor attitudes that are not quite as careful as other people.
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