EMR PP for informatics
- 1. ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS Rachel Miller NU 509
- 2. WHAT IS AN ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD? Otherwise known as EMR Contains patient medical information Is an electronic means of storing information
- 3. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO USE AN EMR? Basic computer skills Basic training with the specific EMR program Access to the system
- 4. WHAT CAN YOU SAVE BY USING AN EMR Saves time Saves money Saves paper
- 5. WHAT ARE SOME BENEFITS OF AN EMR? More efficient than paper charting Prevents the need for filing paper documents Easy to access and manage patient information Easy to share patient information
- 6. BENEFITS CONTINUED… Less tedious than paper charting once familiar with the program Removes the need for signatures/signing names due to use of electronic signatures EMRs can store more information EMRs take up less space than paper charts Makes it easier to maintain privacy while sharing patient information
- 7. YET MORE BENEFITS…. Helps monitor patient information Helps inform the medical team of preventive medical needs and requirements Alerts regarding the need for a flu shot Alerts regarding need for screenings such as a colonoscopy
- 8. WHAT ARE SOME NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF EMRS? Everyone must learn the system- the transition can be overwhelming Initially may be costly Not often created by medical professionals so may need adjustments
- 9. WHY SHOULD A COMPANY GET AN EMR? Improves quality of care Improves efficiency Saves money, time, and paper
- 10. WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION? HealthIT.gov. (2014). What Is an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)?. Retrieved from http://www.healthit.gov/providers-professionals/ electronic-medical-records-emr