Solid State Records

Introduction The transition from hardcopy health records to electronic health records (EHR) creates a need for new protocols to protect patient data. “Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to adopt standards for electronic medical transaction,” these standards are to protect patient health records. The standards three main focuses are; 1) “to protect and enhance the rights of consumers by providing them access…

Electronic Health Record Implementation Advancements in technology have grown rapidly over the years, even integrating itself into the medical field. Gone are the days of paper charting and handwritten prescriptions allowing for a decrease in medical errors and an increase in patient safety. With the attacks on September 11, 2001, the nation acknowledged a need for standardized electronic health records. Many facilities have already implemented the use of electronic health records; however,…

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)…

Many people may think that male rap artists will agree that “A Bitch Iz a Bitch”(Schneider 36) especially because of how male dominant the genre is and some soundtracks signifies this statement. Hip-hop does contain lyrics and images that are misogynistic and violent, however to generalize the whole genre unacceptable with aspects that many other genres share as well is not targeting the obscenity, but is targeting the genre as a way to silence an inferior culture. Censorship, the act of…

Ambulatory Medical Coding Ambulatory care involves a myriad of medical treatments and unique considerations. Outpatient care may be provided through many avenues including, but not limited to, diagnosis, injury, treatment, rehabilitation services, acute medical care, and surgical processes. Ambulatory surgical centers (ASC) are dedicated outpatient surgical settings, and as such, are reimbursed according to specific regulations and industry standards that fall under Medicare, Medicaid, and…

In today's society we have the use for technology is different aspects of our lives. We use technology in our personal life, as well as for our careers. Most industries use technology as a way to run their business in a professional and proficient manner. Today I researched on what impact technology has for Medical Coding and Billing. Medical billing process has changed a lot over the years. Before, billing was a laborious procedure and bills had to be submitted through email. Whereas,…

Electronic Medication Administration Records Affect on Patient Safety In today’s society it is excepted to receive exemplary quality care when admitted to a healthcare facility. This means that the patient is to receive safe and effective care from the nurse and interdisciplinary health care team, with the goal of obtaining positive patient outcomes. These goals can be partially obtained with the use of the advancements in information technology. Information technology has the potential to…

You slowly trample into a classroom, and you are tired, too tired to be there, too tired to look there, too tired to listen there and too tired to work there. You get cold, and then your eyelids drop, shut together, all done, checked out and hit the hay. You get your name called, you wake up and then your life's over, detention time for you, there goes that hot date you had with the boy of your dreams tonight. You ask the teacher why she says because you fell asleep. You think, “why exactly did…

The electronic health record system is intended to go beyond the data collected in a provider’s office and will entail a more comprehensive patient history. The EHRs will allow the patient's health records to move with them to other specialists, hospitals and health care providers. The system will enhance free choice of clinicians hence foster coordination with private and public community-based programs for children, infants, adolescents, and adults. It will also include a scope of services…

healthcare organization processes as well improve the quality of health for patients. In this paper patient referrals in relation to meaningful use stage 1 and 2 will be analyzed using use case and value case. Stage 1 and 2 meaningful use criteria and state importance In 2011…