Introduction The Meaningful Use program and its implications has a great impact on nurses. In the overview section, I will discuss the background, requirements, and intent of the Meaningful Use program. In the analysis part, I will discuss the implications of the core criteria. In the recommendations section I will discuss whether or not any additional criteria is needed. In conclusion I will summarize the key points.
Overview of Meaningful Use The integration of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) into mainstream medical care has proven to be an important and necessary aspect of healthcare. To achieve this, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), developed the 3 step incentive program for healthcare providers. As stated in …show more content…
The physicians are not only working hard to see the patients in the office, return phone calls, review labs, and other tasks. According to the American College of Physicians 2013 "The proposed Stage 3 requirements are likely to result in new, inefficient workflows and activities that shift physician focus away from the intended goal of patient-centered care and toward an excessive focus data collection for purposes that conflict with the physician’s sense of what is most important for quality, safety, and value."(ACP 2013)
Meaningful Use of Recommendations It is my opinion that there are no more criteria are needed under Meaningful Use. I believe that as long as all the safeguards are in place to maintain system security, prompt posting of results, timely response to patient questions, educate patient on how to access the patient
Meaningful Use for Nurse portal, then no further items are needed. The DHHS is establishing a nationwide network of Regional Extension Centers to assist providers in adopting qualified EHRs and making meaningful use of them which is committed to the support, collaboration, and …show more content…
Through this discussion I have learned that all 3 steps must be accomplished in a specific order and constantly maintained and updated as required by law. I have also learned that it is imperative for not only the physician and the nurse but the patient must also be an active part in all 3 stages. These stages are highly regulated and monitored. The EHR is critically important, not only in the physician office but also if the patient requires an inpatient stay. The ease of retrieval of the patients medical record will ensure continuity of care across the healthcare continuum.
Meaningful Use for Nurse
References:
Blumenthal, David., Tavenner, Marilyn (2010) The "Meaningful Use" Regulation for Electronic Health Record. The New England Journal of Medicine. 363:501-504. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMp1006114
CDC (2012) Meaningful Use. Retrieved from www.cdc.gov/ehrmeaningfuluse
Dimick, Chris (2104) Preliminary Stage 3 Meaningful Use Recommendations Released. Journal of AHIMA. 3(11)
Guteri, Gail (2012) Motivating Meaningful Use. Advanced healthcare Network for Nurses
HealthIT.gov (2015). Meaningful Use Definition & Objectives. Retrieved from https://www.healthit.gov/providers-professionals/meaningful-use-definitions-objectives
Stage 2 Overview Tip Sheet (2012). Retrieved from
Overview of Meaningful Use The integration of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) into mainstream medical care has proven to be an important and necessary aspect of healthcare. To achieve this, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), developed the 3 step incentive program for healthcare providers. As stated in …show more content…
The physicians are not only working hard to see the patients in the office, return phone calls, review labs, and other tasks. According to the American College of Physicians 2013 "The proposed Stage 3 requirements are likely to result in new, inefficient workflows and activities that shift physician focus away from the intended goal of patient-centered care and toward an excessive focus data collection for purposes that conflict with the physician’s sense of what is most important for quality, safety, and value."(ACP 2013)
Meaningful Use of Recommendations It is my opinion that there are no more criteria are needed under Meaningful Use. I believe that as long as all the safeguards are in place to maintain system security, prompt posting of results, timely response to patient questions, educate patient on how to access the patient
Meaningful Use for Nurse portal, then no further items are needed. The DHHS is establishing a nationwide network of Regional Extension Centers to assist providers in adopting qualified EHRs and making meaningful use of them which is committed to the support, collaboration, and …show more content…
Through this discussion I have learned that all 3 steps must be accomplished in a specific order and constantly maintained and updated as required by law. I have also learned that it is imperative for not only the physician and the nurse but the patient must also be an active part in all 3 stages. These stages are highly regulated and monitored. The EHR is critically important, not only in the physician office but also if the patient requires an inpatient stay. The ease of retrieval of the patients medical record will ensure continuity of care across the healthcare continuum.
Meaningful Use for Nurse
References:
Blumenthal, David., Tavenner, Marilyn (2010) The "Meaningful Use" Regulation for Electronic Health Record. The New England Journal of Medicine. 363:501-504. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMp1006114
CDC (2012) Meaningful Use. Retrieved from www.cdc.gov/ehrmeaningfuluse
Dimick, Chris (2104) Preliminary Stage 3 Meaningful Use Recommendations Released. Journal of AHIMA. 3(11)
Guteri, Gail (2012) Motivating Meaningful Use. Advanced healthcare Network for Nurses
HealthIT.gov (2015). Meaningful Use Definition & Objectives. Retrieved from https://www.healthit.gov/providers-professionals/meaningful-use-definitions-objectives
Stage 2 Overview Tip Sheet (2012). Retrieved from