Chapter 15 by Emily B. Barey The Electronic Health Record and Clinical Informatics
Key Terms Defined Administrative Processes Connectivity Decision Support Electronic Communication
Key Terms Defined Electronic Health Record (EHR) Healthcare Information Healthcare Data Order Entry Management
Key Terms Defined Patient Support Population Health Management Reporting Results Management
Components The Definition of an EHR is Evolving. The IOM Making Sound Clinical Decisions Results Management
Components Order Entry Management Decision Support Electronic Communication and Connectivity
Components Patient Support Administrative Processes Reporting and Population Health Management
Components The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology The Primary Mission of ONCHIT
Advantages Advantages of EHR Ambulatory Care Settings Widening of Implementation of EHR
Ownership The Process’ of EHR Vendor Selection Pre-Acquisition Phase
Ownership Selecting a System The Criteria for Selecting a System Implementation Planning An Implementation Plan
Flexibility and Expandability There is not yet an electronic health record system available Most healthcare organizations do not yet have the capacity to implement and maintain systems in all care areas Financial and patient privacy hurdles The Department of Health and Human Services recently loosened regulations
Flexibility and Expandability Patient Privacy Health Exchanges
Future The Future of EHRs Benefits of EHRs The Benefits of an EHRs The Evolution of Nursing
Thought Provoking Questions 1.What are the implications for nursing education as the electronic health record (EHR) becomes the standard for caring for patients? 2.What are the ethical considerations related to interoperability and a shared electronic health record?