Question

Electronic Health Records (EHR) have truly changed everything in US healthcare. But like any major change in healthcare, there are pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages. Please discuss the benefits of EHR implementation, and also discuss the EHR challenges which are being encountered.

NOTE: substantial initial post for each with a minimum of 200 words

Answer 1

Ansó Electronic Health Records (EHR): EHR provides health information and data, result management and decision supports. They manage health care that health personnel 'require to do work efficiente. Functions: * Jdentify and maintain a patient record * Manaqe patient history * Manage clinical documents and notes. À They care plans, quidelines and protocols. a Electronic communication and connectivity. Benefits of EHR: -) provide accurate health data =) patient's safety is a primary need. -) Sorting of available information =Minimize adverse drug effects ->) which better patient notification => Records can be easily shared with other providers -) Improved care and safety with enhanced information access and reduced gaps in Communication Advantages : =) providing complete information about patients at point of care -) enabling quick access to patient records for move coordinated, efficient care -) securely sharing electronic information with patients and other clinicians.

Disadvantages: =) It includes financial issues, changes in workflow, tempe rary loss of productivity associated with EHR adoption, privacy. - Implementation coste include purchasing . and installing. *EHR capabilities are requirements of the - meaningful use" * CDS system iu one that assists the provider in makina decisions with regard to patient care. EHR Implementation : -) EHR implementation plan is to outline all the tasks. =) ® cost of an eHR rystem @ Buy-in for an EHR system EHR system wsabilitzy and training. =) patient engagement. >) wait times! >) care coordination =) ROI