Question

t #2: Describe how an EHR can be beneficial for meeting meaningful use

Answer 1

EHR/ Electronic health Records are medical records of patients that is stored in a computer. There are many benefits of electronic health records and helps for improving health care facilities and provides privacy about patient's health records. Meaningful use of EHR includes

• EHR uses information of patient's health condition to identify diagnosis of disease.
• The information obtained from patient will be stored in computer in a coded format.
• The information stored in EHR helps the care givers for coordinate the care of patient.
• EHR improves the quality of health care by tracking the patient's conditions.
• EHR helps to store the patient's health information safely and securely.
• EHR reduces the health disparities and helps to improve the efficiency of care.
• EHR allows the nurses to plan the care and implement the care effectively and efficiently.
• EHR helps to improve the patient centered care and improves the public health.
• By using EHR we can track the progress of patient's condition and helps to make necessary changes in patient's care.
• EHR helps to engage the patient's and family members to make decision regarding the care.