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Electronic Medical Records…Ready or Not : 

Electronic Medical Records…Ready or Not Bennett Blakeman

Concept : 

Concept Medical records have always been paper-based Computer-based records have been used with great success in other industries, except healthcare Many other nations have used computer-based record systems in healthcare The U.S. Government has decided its time for America to also

Aims : 

Aims Selection of systems Policy Changes Cost Can paper-based systems even survive?

Definitions : 

Definitions EMR: “a longitudinal collection of electronic health information for and about persons [immediate] electronic access to person- and population- level information by authorized users; provision of knowledge and decision-support systems [that enhance the quality, safety, and efficiency of patient care] and support for efficient processes for health care delivery” (Zavolinsky). 8 core care delivery functions of an EMR Health information and data Result management Order management Decision support Electronic communication and connectivity Patient support Administrative processes Reporting

Pros : 

Pros No more paper! EMR system will “provide a single, shareable, up-to-date, accurate, rapidly retrievable source of information, potentially available anywhere at any time" ("Electronic Medical Records"). EMRs will provide the ability for clinical staff to "automate, structure and streamline" ("Electronic Medical Records") information. Easier referencing capabilities for future education

Cons : 

Cons Financial Burden Meaningful Use Technical Functionality Training personnel Employee’s resistance to change

Management’s Issues : 

Management’s Issues Integration Ethical, legal and technical issues HIPAA Potential Violations Setting strict policy regarding proper use What is and isn’t acceptable Using consistent standards and medical terminology

Ready or Not… : 

Ready or Not… Political Push by "researchers, healthcare professionals, administrators and politicians" ("Electronic Medical Records"). Other national governments have set the bar End goal: national medical interconnectivity…and soon after that global interconnectivity

References : 

References "Electronic Medical Records." OpenClinical: Knowledge Management Technologies for Healthcare. 2 Sept. 2005. Web. 19 Nov. 2010. <http://www.openclinical.org/emr.html>. Kaissi, Amir. "Pros And Cons Of Electronic Medical Records | Healthcare Hacks." Healthcare Hacks | Tips and Tricks of the Trade for the Proactive Patient. 30 Apr. 2010. Web. 21 Nov. 2010. <http://healthcarehacks.com/pros-and-cons-of-electronic-medical-records>. Mollar, Matt. "Electronic Medical Records - The Pros and Cons." EzineArticles Submission - Submit Your Best Quality Original Articles For Massive Exposure, Ezine Publishers Get 25 Free Article Reprints. Web. 21 Nov. 2010. <http://ezinearticles.com/?Electronic-Medical-Records---The-Pros-and-Cons&id=2153978>. Preidt, Robert. "Pros and Cons of Electronic Medical Records - MedicineNet - Health and Medical Information Produced by Doctors." MedicineNet.com. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 15 Dec. 2009. Web. 21 Nov. 2010. <http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=109376>. Zavolinsky, Jennifer. "IOM Releases Reports On The Electronic Health Record System And Patient Safety Data Standards." ECBT : Every Child By Two. Web. 19 Nov. 2010. <http://www.ecbt.org/news/archive/IOMEHRS.html>.