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. 2023 Jul;53(7):1261-1264.
doi: 10.1111/imj.16160. Epub 2023 Jul 4.

Improving health care efficiency one click at a time

Stephen Bacchi  1   2   3   4   5 , Joshua Kovoor  3   4   5 , Aashray Gupta  3   5   6 , Sheryn Tan  3 , Tony Sherbon  1 , Andrew Bersten  1   2 , Patrick G O'Callaghan  3   4 , Weng O Chan  3   4
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Improving health care efficiency one click at a time

Stephen Bacchi et al. Intern Med J. 2023 Jul.

Abstract

Computers are an integral component of modern hospitals. Mouse clicks are currently inherent to this use of computers. However, mouse clicks are not instantaneous. These clicks may be associated with significant costs. Estimated costs associated with 10 additional clicks per day for 20 000 staff exceed AU$500 000 annually. Workflow modifications that increase clicks should weigh the potential benefits of such changes against these costs. Future investigation of strategies to reduce low-value clicks may provide an avenue for health care savings.

Keywords: burnout; computer; costs; savings.

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