Essay on Wgu Nut1 Task 1 - 4120 Words

NUT 1 Task 1 Western Governors University Outline Multimedia Presentation What is an EMR? Importance of Information Access Personal Health Information (PHI) Security Quality Improvement Roles of Implementation Team Discussion Conclusion References What is an EMR? EMR stands for Electronic Medical Records. It is â€Å"a paperless, digital and computerized system of maintaining patient data, designed to increase the efficiency and reduce documentation errors by streamlining the process.† (Santiago, n.d., para. 1) Santiago, A. (n.d.). EMR - what is EMR? Retrieved from http://healthcareers.about.com/od/h/g/EMR.htm Importance of Information Access How will the EMR system benefit nurses in their work with patients? ïÆ' ¼Ã¢â‚¬ ¦show more content†¦Steele, A. M., DeBrow, M. (2008). Efficiency gains with computerized provider order entry. In: Henriksen K, Battles JB, Keyes MA, Grady ML (eds) Advances in patient safety: new directions and alternative approaches AHRQ publication no 08–0034-4, vol 4. Technology and Medication Safety Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. Retrieved from http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/advances2/ More time at the bedside Time WASTED ïÆ'   Looking for patient information, duplicate charting, checking on orders, trying to get old records, calling lab to see if a specimen was received, consulting with other nurses to figure out a handwritten order, calling physicians, searching for a drug book, figuring out a care plan, checking on orders (again). Time SAVED ïÆ'   EMRs Personal Health Information (PHI) PHI contained in EMRs is more susceptible to breaches in security than paper data. WHY? ïÆ' ¼Most healthcare personnel can access at least some PHI ïÆ' ¼PHI is stored across a system, making it available at many locations, including portable devices ïÆ' ¼PHI is stored by third party vendors ïÆ' ¼Electronic security is weak or not up to date ïÆ' ¼PHI is available to insurance companies ïÆ' ¼Computer hackers can gain access ïÆ' ¼Physical theft of information Durben Hirsch, M. (2012). EHRs a major cause of patient info breaches. Retrieved from