Question

1) What are the most important functionalities of the EHR that needs to be implemented at the practice?

2)I s it possible for any existing Practice Management Systems to be integrated with the EHR?

3) Identify any two critical challenges in implementing the EHR.

4) Identify any four critical advantages the EHR would provide to the practice.

5) How you would manage the project planning and implementation of this EHR?

6) Explain the technology security considerations and how HIPAA governs their implementation.

7) Make a recommendation on the type of EHR system this practice should adopt and support your decision using data.

Answer 1

1). What are the most important functionalities of the EHR that needs to be implemented at the practice?

• Maintain and update the patient health information.
• Records the Clinical information and notes.
• Prescription of the medication list electronically.
• Maintain the privacy concerns of the patient information.
• Manage the protocols and guidelines of the clinical care.
• Improve the efficiency of patient care.
• To save the time and increase the effort of health professionals.

2). Is it possible for any existing Practice Management Systems to be integrated with the EHR?

EHR system will improve the clinical care Whereas the practice management system will look after the administrative side of medical billing, scheduling, e-prescribing, and other financial features. It is better to use both EHR and practice management system to function well and to avoid many problems.

3).  Identify any two critical challenges in implementing the EHR.

• Challenges in maintaining the privacy and security policies for not accessing the patient information by others.
• EHR system is more expensive. The cost is another challenge in implementing the EHR system.

4). Identify any four critical advantages the EHR would provide to the practice.

• Provide the accurate, up to date and quick access to patient information.
• Able to share the electronic health information securely to other clinicians for efficient care.
• It saves the time of the physicians by decreasing the paperwork.
• It alerts the physicians if the diagnostic test is repeated, allergies to drugs, and any drug interaction, thereby reducing the medical error.

5).  How would you manage the project planning and implementation of this EHR?

As a project manager, I would motivate the health professional to work on the project plans. Analyse the pros and cons of the EHR system and to solve the major problem. If necessary collect the relevant data related to the project. The project manager has to work hard to make changes and in implementing the EHR system. The project manager should make the comfortable environment and to support the team members. The project members should also estimate the budget for implementing the EHR system.

6). Explain the technology security considerations and how HIPAA governs their implementation.

HIPPA regulates the security policies in protecting the patient information. The security rule has standard data for the safe transformation of electronic information. The individual health information is protected by using covered entities and latest technologies are used for improved patient care. The security rules of HIPPA ensures the confidentiality, integrity, of electronically protected health information.

7). Make a recommendation on the type of EHR system this practice should adopt and support your decision using data.

The EHR system should be selected based on the benefits of the EHR system, design, cost, standardization, Technology, vendor, leadership, and the need for the software. EHR in ambulatory practices improved the efficiency, improved the access to accurate information, and benefits financially. The technology also controllable, flexible, and easily accessible.