Technology has become a part of our everyday lives, as it continues to change the health care system, with the attempts to improve quality and safety. Health information technology has transformed the way that health information is stored, accessed, and used (Hebda & Czar, 2013).
With the government supporting the concept of electronic health records (EHR), there has been an increase in hospitals implementing the EHR system, as the use of paper medical records no longer meets today’s healthcare industry (Hebda & Czar, 2013). The EHR system was implemented with efforts to improve providers’ decision making and overall improved safety; however, barriers are experienced with this adoption.
There are several barriers that are said to be related …show more content…
In addition, technical support is said to be very knowledgeable and helpful when issues arise from the system. However, they were sometimes unavailable when needed such as during off times and holidays (Ajami & BagheriTadi,
2013).
Benefits
ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS 3
There are several advantages of the EHR system in hospitals. These advantages include: improved data integrity, increased productivity, and improved quality of care. The EHR systems aid in providing accurate, up-to-date, legible, and completed patient information (Hebda & Czar,
2013). The system is able to access patient information at any time, as it is securely shared with other clinicians. In result, the quality of care is improved as healthcare providers are able to make decisions in a timely matter. Healthcare professionals are easily able to access recent labs, vital signs, medications, etc. over a period of time (Hebda & Czar, 20103).
Solutions
The adoption of the EHR system stands at 44.4% in hospitals. However, physicians remain to struggle in the adoption of the system and meeting meaningful use standards (Gregg,
2013). In order for the system to help meet the needs of the physicians, it is best to work
With the government supporting the concept of electronic health records (EHR), there has been an increase in hospitals implementing the EHR system, as the use of paper medical records no longer meets today’s healthcare industry (Hebda & Czar, 2013). The EHR system was implemented with efforts to improve providers’ decision making and overall improved safety; however, barriers are experienced with this adoption.
There are several barriers that are said to be related …show more content…
In addition, technical support is said to be very knowledgeable and helpful when issues arise from the system. However, they were sometimes unavailable when needed such as during off times and holidays (Ajami & BagheriTadi,
2013).
Benefits
ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS 3
There are several advantages of the EHR system in hospitals. These advantages include: improved data integrity, increased productivity, and improved quality of care. The EHR systems aid in providing accurate, up-to-date, legible, and completed patient information (Hebda & Czar,
2013). The system is able to access patient information at any time, as it is securely shared with other clinicians. In result, the quality of care is improved as healthcare providers are able to make decisions in a timely matter. Healthcare professionals are easily able to access recent labs, vital signs, medications, etc. over a period of time (Hebda & Czar, 20103).
Solutions
The adoption of the EHR system stands at 44.4% in hospitals. However, physicians remain to struggle in the adoption of the system and meeting meaningful use standards (Gregg,
2013). In order for the system to help meet the needs of the physicians, it is best to work