ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS
1) Prepare a PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes between 25â€30 slides, excluding the title and reference slides.
a. Speaker Notes
b. Scholarly writing and APA guidelines should be followed as applicable to PowerPoint slides.
c. Cite sources in APA format in the applicable slides and include the APA formatted reference in your reference
list slide(s) †minimum 6 references.
d. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation apply even in bullet points and speaker slides (e.g., quotation marks, italics, verb tense, etc.).
e. Copyright and plagiarism guidelines apply.
2) Each team will be assigned a healthcare information systems technology. (ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD is the assigned healthcare information systems technology ) For that technology, include the following discussions in the presentation:
a. Introduction of Technology and Team - 20 points/8%
• Title slide identifies the assigned technology.
• Title slide introduces team members. Presentation provides an introduction that:
o Describes the technology.
o States a purpose for use of the technology in healthcare.
o Establishes the professional tone for the presentation.
b. History and Current Use - 20 points/8%
• Describe significant findings that prompted the development of the technology.
• Discuss the history and current use of the technology in healthcare.
• Describe three goals of this technology’s implementation.
c. Impact on Healthcare and Nursing - 50 points/20%
• Discuss impact on professional nursing practice related to:
o Patient safety
o Quality of care measures/monitoring
o Risk management
o Effect on population within the region
o Organizational infrastructure and operations
• Support discussions with examples & data from current evidence-based resources.
d. Advantages and Disadvantages - 30 points/12%
• Patient’s perspective (e.g., patient outcomes, safety, patient/family satisfaction).
• Nurse’s perspective (improves/hinders job efficiency/safety).
• Healthcare organization’s perspective (regulatory compliance, financial, etc.).
e. Controversy, Challenges, and Regulatory and Legal Implications – 30 points/12%
• Controversies and challenges are addressed.
• Regulatory and legal implications are addressed.
• The presentation answers the question, “how might issues surrounding the chosen technology be addressed/solved?â€
• Evidence is provided to support the findings.
f. Privacy, Security, Legal, and Ethical Issues - 20 points/8%
• Discuss privacy and confidentiality.
• Discuss security of patient data.
• Identify ethical practice.
• Describe compliance with legal and regulatory requirements or recommendations.
Sample Solution
Title: Electronic Health Records: Revolutionizing Healthcare and Nursing Practice
Presenter: Bard
Date: November 27, 2023
Slide 2: Introduction
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are digital versions of a patient's medical history, encompassing all of the information relevant to their health and care. EHRs have revolutionized healthcare, providing a centralized and accessible platform for managing patient data, enhancing patient safety, improving quality of care, and streamlining healthcare operations.
Full Answer Section
Slide 3: History and Current Use
Significant Findings Prompted EHR Development:
- Paper-based records were prone to errors, loss, and incompleteness.
- Fragmented healthcare systems led to discrepancies in patient information.
- The need for efficient data sharing and communication among healthcare providers.
Current Use of EHRs:
- EHRs are widely adopted in healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and physician offices.
- EHRs store patient data, including demographics, medical history, diagnoses, medications, allergies, and treatment plans.
- EHRs facilitate real-time access to patient information, improving care coordination and decision-making.
Slide 4: Goals of EHR Implementation
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Enhance Patient Safety: EHRs reduce medication errors, improve adherence to clinical guidelines, and facilitate timely intervention in adverse events.
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Improve Quality of Care Measures/Monitoring: EHRs provide comprehensive patient data for quality measurement and improvement initiatives.
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Streamline Risk Management: EHRs enable real-time risk identification, monitoring, and prevention strategies.
Slide 5: Impact on Healthcare and Nursing
Patient Safety:
- EHRs reduce medication errors by providing real-time drug interaction alerts and electronic prescribing systems.
- EHRs improve adherence to clinical guidelines, ensuring patients receive evidence-based care.
- EHRs facilitate timely intervention in adverse events through electronic alerts and documentation of patient status.
Quality of Care Measures/Monitoring:
- EHRs provide comprehensive patient data for quality measurement and improvement initiatives.
- EHRs enable tracking of patient outcomes and performance against evidence-based benchmarks.
- EHRs facilitate data-driven decision-making to improve patient care processes.
Risk Management:
- EHRs enable real-time risk identification, monitoring, and prevention strategies.
- EHRs facilitate early detection of potential risks, such as allergies, adverse drug reactions, and high-risk conditions.
- EHRs provide documentation of risk assessment and intervention, supporting patient safety and risk management efforts.
Effect on Population within the Region:
- EHRs contribute to improved population health outcomes by supporting preventive care, chronic disease management, and evidence-based care.
- EHRs facilitate data-driven public health initiatives, enabling targeted interventions to address population health concerns.
- EHRs promote health equity by ensuring access to quality care and reducing disparities in healthcare outcomes.
Organizational Infrastructure and Operations:
- EHRs streamline workflows and improve efficiency by reducing redundant data entry and facilitating electronic communication.
- EHRs enable data-driven resource allocation and decision-making, optimizing healthcare operations.
- EHRs support regulatory compliance and reporting requirements, reducing administrative burden.
Slide 6: Advantages and Disadvantages
Patient's Perspective:
Advantages:
- Improved access to their health records and care information.
- Enhanced communication with healthcare providers.
- Increased involvement in their care decisions.
Disadvantages:
- Potential privacy concerns with electronic data storage.
- Concerns about accessibility and usability of electronic records.
- Potential for data errors and inaccuracies.