Electronic Privacy Information Center

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…

of eighteen to sixty-four years of age (Ortman, Velkoff, & Hogan, 2014). This demographic population consists of individuals aging in a world driven by information technology. Healthcare information and access to that information is mandated under the Affordable Care Act to improve patient-centered care. Consumers also demand more health information and greater control over their health experiences (Carrera, & Dalton, 2014). Society is continuously reliant on technology for its mobility, ease of…

I enjoyed reviewing your post this week. You provided some great examples of the advantages and barriers to using electronic health records (EHRs). Like you, I have experienced both paper-based charting and electronic charting. Prior to graduating from nursing school, I completed a clinical rotation at hospital that used paper-based charting. To be honest, I found the documentation process to be a tedious and time-consuming process. Not to mention, the use of paper charting seriously jeopardized…

There are many ways to exchange patient information, direct exchange, query exchange, consumer-mediated exchange, and health Information Exchange. HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE is a system that can be used to share patient information electronically across different hospitals and organizations. The people that use this system include, but are not limited to, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care providers and patients. The health department where I live uses this. Anytime that I have…

advancement in technology is on the rise and it is always changing and updating. The healthcare system is making their way to convert all their medical records electronically; although this can be a good transition, it can also pose a problem. Electronic health records have not been perfected and there are still risks for breaches and potentially a big possibility of disclosing patient’s important medical and personal records. On September 8, 2011, Nemours, a Children’s Health System…

organization I selected is a Military Treatment Facility, Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center (KACC), MD. The innovation that I would recommend for improvement is the requirement for Health Artifact Imaging System (HAIMS) that scans bulk paper medical records and turn it into electronic files. The conversions into electronic files allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to remotely gain access and attain the medical information needed to process service member disability claims. The Pentagon…

Really Have True Privacy "History has shown us that sacrificing our right to privacy can have dire consequences -- we still live in a world where all people are not treated equally. Too many people do not feel free to practice their religion or express their opinion, or love who they choose," (Peterson) In the fourth amendment it states that the American people have the right to privacy. This is not well enforced and this right is often overlooked. Even on the internet the privacy of Americans…

telenursing can now blossom due to advancements in healthcare information technology and will continue to flourish when barriers are no longer present. Innovative healthcare professionals turn to telemedicine and telenursing for more effective, faster, and convenient care for patients, in particular, the ones that are unable to see the healthcare provider in person (Van Alstin, 2016, p. 6). Telenursing is nursing practice though electronic sources such as telephone and webcam to provide…

aspect. The rapid development of electronic medical records has demanded greater safety protocols and modification of privacy rules governing the use and disposition of patient medical information. The development of HIPPA Privacy Rule has established national standards to protect medical records and other health information. According to HHS.gov “The Hippa Privacy Rule has established appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy of personal health information, and sets limits and…

confidential health information, checking the fax number before sending confidential information by fax, using closed door and privacy curtains when discussing health information with a client, and keeping medical records attended to at all times. Confidential health information that you see or hear yourself must be kept to yourself and look only at that medical information you need to do your particular job. If employees come to the healthcare facility for care, their information needs to be…