ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD DIANA MARIE ATIENZA KEAN UNIVERSITY Abstract Today‚ most of the healthcare facilities and providers are using Electronic Medical Record or EMR. Electronic Medical Record also known as EMR is a computerized medical record of a patient that stores information‚ test results‚ billing information‚ and other healthcare information. Despite of a good points of view in using EMR there are some positive and negative aspects when using it. Easy access to patient’s information
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using a pen and paper. Thanks to advancements in technology‚ there are modernized ways to gather‚ store‚ and transmit information more efficiently. The paper charting method has been shifted to a rather digital version of documentation known as the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The EHR provides a real-time and secure way to manage patient medical records. “Included in this information are patient demographics‚ progress notes‚ problems‚ medications‚ vital signs‚ past medical history‚ immunizations‚
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Communication and Information Technology Electronic Medical Records By Candace Sanchez University of Phoenix Just like standard methods of record keeping‚ moving patient’s records from paper and physical filing systems to computers and their super storage capabilities creates great efficiencies for patients and their providers‚ as well as health payment systems. Electronic medical records are the “new age” in storing medical records. An electronic medical record is a digital record kept
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Electronic Medical Records In this article the author explains patients’ records at healthcare facilities may now be stored using electronic medical records (EMR) instead of the paper charts that have been used in the past. EMRs have several disadvantages and advantages. One of the biggest disadvantages to EMRs is the high initial start-up cost. The healthcare facilities have to buy the equipment to begin the process. They also have to hire people to convert their current files from paper copies
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Online January 7‚ 2011 Abstract The scenario for this assignment has asked me as a health care employee to provide information on electronic health records. The information I include should provide positive and effective feedback to convince the medical management staff to switch their current record filing system which happens to be paper records to electronic filing. EHR Continuity of Care and Coordination The staff employed in a medical facility depends on many things to keep the quality
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medical history. Physicians would document there progress notes and any orders for tests or medications. The nurses would document when they gave medication to there patients. This process was very time consuming and sometimes very hard to read. With electronic medical records this process has become much easier on the physicians and nurses. Especially for nurses because now they can read what the physicians are ordering. There are touch screens that make ordering medications easier‚ faster and accurate
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Electronic Medical Records Electronic medical records are believed to be the way of the future. Hospitals and other healthcare settings are increasingly turning to electronic records over traditional paper records. However‚ many still have not made the leap and continue to use paper instead of electronic. Healthcare practices must weigh the pros and cons before deciding which records management system to use. An electronic health record (EHR) is a representation of all a patients’ data; know
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this student will discuss the national mandate of electronic health records (EHR)‚ and how this mandate is being implemented at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Also discussed are how Cleveland Clinic is progressing to achieve EHR‚ and what challenges this brings to patient confidentiality and self-determination. Lastly this student will provide information on the benefits of EHR in healthcare. According to Gunter & Terry (2005)‚ “The electronic health record (EHR) is an evolving concept defined
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ELECTONIC MEDICAL RECORDS Katie Percival Northeast Technical Institute February 15‚ 2013 Principles of Health Information Many doctors and hospitals are now using electronic medical records systems. Slowly‚ old files with long background histories are being uploaded via electronic means. At the same time‚ technology has made it possible to keep these files safe from damages or being lost. Computer programs designed for backup have become available. More and more features are being added to
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Unit 9 Electronic Medical Records Electronic medical records are becoming one of the newest technologies in today’s world. Electronic medical records not only help in reducing medical errors‚ but they are easier to store‚ take less time to file and are much easier to recover in a natural disaster. People still worry about privacy but knowing that HIPAA still provides protection provides some relief. Many worry about their jobs‚ but in research it hasn’t seemed to affect jobs
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