The Current And Possible Future Use E Health Records And Systems

After decades of paper based medical records, a new type of record keeping has surfaced - the Electronic Health Record (EHR). EHR is an electronic or digital format concept of an individual’s past and present medical history. It is the principle storage place for data and information about the health care services provided to an individual patient. It is maintained by a provider over time and capable of being shared across different healthcare settings by network-connected information systems. Such records may include key administrative and clinical data relevant to that persons care under a particular provider. Examples of such records may include: demographics, physician notes, problems or injuries, medications and allergies, vital

It is hard to take a snapshot of the current technology used in healthcare as tomorrow a new innovative idea is right around the corner. A major change that has occurred over time comes from the use of electronic health records (EHR). Electronic health records usage has been on the rise for several years. It has been used by physicians, ambulatory staff, and HMOs. Since data can be easily altered the copies that must be certified for any medical provider to reference. There is a criterion for the composition of this data due to the exchanging of patient information within an interoperable medical

In healthcare settings, it often comes up when documentation and information on use of electronic health records are not communicated effectively. The organization and its investors decided to transfer over to a new electronic health record (EHR) system —connecting care across the New England area and the healthcare continuum through three services. This new EHR system would drive results with industry-leading services, from practice management and EHR to population health services. These three services were crucial to industry success and were designed with the following formula: Network+Knowledge+Work=Results. When presenting the new EHR system to physicians, the project team requested the clinical providers ask themselves a few questions as they assessed the transition. A few of the questions that physicians asked themselves include:

Providers will have an explanation and a glimpse into outlook of future performance. As EHR is befitting to every provider’s practice, providers should have an understanding that EHR implementation will objectively promote their practice through considerable, and reasonable designs. In consideration of the status, providers quality of care, systems employed would be scrutinized, and evaluation of desirability to stay in touch with patients or potentially change in system processes. In addition, appraisal of current systems such as quality of documentation, work flow, and staff’s ability to fully utilize the systems would happen. Given the opportunity to swiftly access patient information from a central place, patient history, instant check of drug interactions and allergies and e-prescription would occur. Provider’s determination towards favorable choices and patient safety will continue because, instant communication of patient information, and alerts will occur. Furthermore, promotion of diagnostic and beneficial choices for patients will exist. Ideally, providers should have a grasp of how EHR will promote practice, resources available to manipulate through the entire

of EHR records allows multiple care providers, regardless of location to simultaneously access a patient's record

There are many advantages with the implementation of electronic medical records for the patient. One important advantage is the ability for the patient’s medical record to be shared amongst the patients other physicians. Information that can be shared includes recent labs, diagnostic testing, and prescribed medication. Another advantage is patients are provided access to certain medical information in his or her medical record through a patient portal. This allows patients to have a more active role in their health care. One disadvantage for patients is many feel that once electronic medical records are implemented, office visits become less personal due to the medical assistant, nurse, and/or physician is too busy answering questions on a computer or tablet.

The major change from traditional systems to electronic record systems in the healthcare field within the last couple decades has made a huge impact. Patient records, risk management, planning, staff, and more in the organization are affected by the IT staff. “The penetration of Internet access, mobile technologies and social networks collectively offer a future in which it is possible to deliver highly personalized care without necessarily having to do it in person, or even with a doctor.”(Healthcare IT News, n.d.) Many hospitals use paper records for patients long after electronic record technology was available. According to forbes.com in an article published two years ago, less than 2 percent of all healthcare organizations within the United States had and properly deployed information systems.

Improving patient care is a process that always has room for improvements. It is important to make sure patients receive the best quality care available. "Studies suggest that high quality patient care relies on careful documentation of each patient 's medical history, health status, current medical conditions, and treatment plans" (Glandon, Smaltz, & Slovensky pg.3). To help with the process of quality care for patients HIPAA laws have been set in place. "The Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health

rates, turn over costs, medication errors and increase patient safety. There is a high turnover rate of

Their CareRecord™ EHR, which is recommended by the Public Health Informatics Institute, is completely integrated and web-based and offers clinical, financial management and operational features designed just for public health. It also provides an integrated inventory management system for immunizations, medications, and supplies. The EHR supports multiple sliding fee scales by program.

Using the right approach and planning PCC adoption as an EHR system can be beneficial. With change being a constant of the health care environment planned implementation will go smoother (American health Tech, 2014). The first step for PCC implementation should be getting people involved in the process. Physicians and nurses will buy into EHR if they are part of the planning and implementation process (American health Tech, 2014). This will be a great way to solicit their input on how to make PCC work best for them; including an analyst of the existing environment and systems. What major problems and deficiencies are there in the current systems and what develops or capabilities will the EHR need (Nelson & Staggers, 2014).

a. Lack of face-to-face communication: Poor communication among clinical and non clinical staff members at Northwell Health has increased the rates of misdiagnosis and the patient turnaround time from admission to treatment and discharge. Because of the increased usage of electronic medical records (EMRs), clinical staff do not feel the need to communicate face-to-face, thus leading to information about a patient’s care being forgotten or omitted. Additionally, EMRs still do not meed the needs of today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment. (Evans, R. S. (2016). This leads to the rise

“Australia is dedicated to the development of a lifetime electronic health record for all its citizens. PCEHR - the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record - is the major national EHR initiative in Australia, being delivered through territory, state, and federal governments. This electronic health record was initially deployed in July 2012, and is under active development and extension.” (http://www.ehealth.gov.au)

· The Cost- We all know technology is expensive to purchase, but technologies, like EHRs, are expensive to operate and to integrate. There are high costs in training, support and the actual program

In today’s society, time is limited balancing professional and personal lives. People expect the quickest method of communication so they can get back to living their lives, without interruptions. E-mail, the Internet, and cellular phones make communication faster for people to get the information they need. Communication is crucial between consumers and medical providers. Electronic medical records are a mode of communication between consumers and providers. Electronic medical records patient records including medical history, treatments, allergies, lab work, surgeries, and physician’s notes relating to the patient stored electronically on a computer.