Healthcare technology has greatly advanced over the last 25 years. Healthcare continues to evolve in complexity through the progression of time. Policies and procedures have been implemented and revised to accommodate swift changes that have transpired. Medical diagnoses and diseases have increased in number over the last decade, which enhances the need for healthcare services. As more and more patients seek healthcare services, the need for record keeping and easy navigation when reviewing patient records is imperative when providing high-quality, excellent patient care.
Chronological History Accommodating an influx of patients requires great organization, precise record keeping, and flexible healthcare provider availability. In addition, healthcare organizations must target the service community to ensure that access to healthcare is not compromised outside of the healthcare setting. In 1991, computers, electronic documentation, and healthcare as we know it today were distant goals that were barely in fruition. In 1991, most healthcare documentation was completed on paper, patient information was kept in charts within each healthcare organization 's medical records department. Diana, (2014) states that exploration of electronic …show more content…
The mission of Baptist Health centers upon providing high-quality, affordable, healthcare services from a Christian approach to all persons seeking care (Baptist Health, 2016). Health information technology is supported within Baptist Health. Baptist Health aims to prevent re-hospitalizations, and unnecessary patient admissions. Nurse navigators are utilized on every nursing unit, and also in the outpatient setting. Patient education is highly regarded, with advanced healthcare education search engines in place within the electronic medical record. This facilitates swift responses to patient or family questions at any time during the healthcare
Chronological History Accommodating an influx of patients requires great organization, precise record keeping, and flexible healthcare provider availability. In addition, healthcare organizations must target the service community to ensure that access to healthcare is not compromised outside of the healthcare setting. In 1991, computers, electronic documentation, and healthcare as we know it today were distant goals that were barely in fruition. In 1991, most healthcare documentation was completed on paper, patient information was kept in charts within each healthcare organization 's medical records department. Diana, (2014) states that exploration of electronic …show more content…
The mission of Baptist Health centers upon providing high-quality, affordable, healthcare services from a Christian approach to all persons seeking care (Baptist Health, 2016). Health information technology is supported within Baptist Health. Baptist Health aims to prevent re-hospitalizations, and unnecessary patient admissions. Nurse navigators are utilized on every nursing unit, and also in the outpatient setting. Patient education is highly regarded, with advanced healthcare education search engines in place within the electronic medical record. This facilitates swift responses to patient or family questions at any time during the healthcare