Data quality using non-mandatory check for completeness in emergency electronic record

Abstract

Objective: Compliance with documentation according to minimal emergency data set 2 (MIND2) can be supported by emergency electronic record. To explore which data quality can be achieved by non-mandatory check for completeness. Methods: 728 consecutive emergency physician calls which were primarily documented using an emergency electronic record were analysed retrospectively. All data which checked for completeness according to minimal emergency data set were retrieved. Results: 64.0% cases showed at least one missing data. Single items showed a variance between 0% and 39.6%. Conclusion: A non-mandatory check for completeness is not adequate for satisfying data quality in emergency electronic record