Electronic health record

The Past and the Future of Health Care Peter Drucker once said, “The only thing we know about the future is that it will be different”. The health care field will always be changing. Some changes are due to the considerable amount of new technology, the older population, and the health care reform. Most doctors are trying their utmost to evolve with the changes that keep coming in health care. The United States is trying to make the health care field more efficient and enhance patient care…

As we continue to trudge along the age of technology, more and more advancements are being made. Some good and some questionable. Such is the case with electronic medical records. An electronic medical record is a digital and portable version of what used to be considered a paper file system. However, the difference with electronic medical records versus the antiquated paper file system is that patients files can be easily accessed anywhere by physicians. There are many pros and cons for…

Electronic Medication Administration Record and Patient Safety One of the reason medication related deaths occur are due to medication errors (Karen, 2011, p. 1). In fact, within the United States, approximately 7,000 people die each year due to medication errors (Karen, 2011, p. 1). According to Karen (2011) 1.3 million medication errors occur yearly, which relates to several injuries and approximately one death a day related to medication errors in the Unites States (Karen, 2011, p. 1). One…

medical and health specialties, including nursing, and addresses the ways information systems are used in the day-to-day operations of patient care” (Alexander, Firth, & Hoy, 2015, p. 7) . The use of clinical informatics in healthcare settings has allowed healthcare providers (HCP) to maintain patient records accurately, more efficiently and securely. Facilities that have patient encounters, whether direct or indirect, have network systems and programs that can access all patient records…

organization in some form or fashion (assuring adequate raw materials, supplies, technology, educational resources, etc.). More formal strategic alliances would include vertical and horizontal growth/consolidation through mergers and acquisitions. In health care, providers often enter into strategic alliances not only for the benefit of the partners but also for the wellbeing of patients and communities. However, strategic alliances such as mergers, acquisitions and…

Clinic Nurse Specialist is only for master’s level or higher. Criteria to meet for certification are mentioned under the licensure explanation. Coursework includes clinical information systems and consumer health information with informatics nurse practicum. In the masters’ level, education, public health…

More and more health care facilities are streamlining their communication process by using these devices. The health care industry is moving toward electronic health medical records. Electronic medical records (EMR) allow healthcare systems to exchange health information electronically. These electronic records improve patient care, provides accurate and up to date patient records and it improves provider communication. Introduction Advocate Health systems is one of the largest health care…

medical record system to digital data rather then paper form as a result of problem to access and share. Approximately 12 percent of health care expenditure goes towards medical recordkeeping. Medical facility records have always been reserved in folders, preceding it to be difficulty to access and share information. This problem can be prevented with use of EMR. 2. What management, organization, and technology factors responsible for the difficulties in building electronic medical record…

Watson Community Association is a non-profit organization located in Arizona. Watson Community Association operates a 200-bed acute care facility, Watson Community Hospital (WCH), which also employs primary care physicians to provide easy access to Primary Care for patients. WCH has eight clinics which are staffed by thirty-six physicians and seven midlevel providers, who specialize in internal medicine, family practice, infectious disease, and gynecology (Wager, Lee, & Glaser, 2013, p. 628-629)…

settings has been studied, but little research has been done on implementing EHR’s in the home care settings. As demand for home care services increases to support the health care needs of the aging population, more home health agencies in the United States our implementing electronic health records, to have better quality records for their patients. Good communication regarding patient data, their status, and care plans is essential for ensuring efficiency in quality of patient care and patient…