Question

1.Describe the importance of mapping existing workflows and workflows planned for future projects. 2 How does EHR functionality impact workflows? 3. Give an example of why it is important for an EHR to be compatible with clinical workflows .

Answer 1

2)Electronic health record is a system allows medical professionals to quickly enter information on new patients, can create a digital record and can access to patient data more securely. Providers can enhance the quality of patient care and improve the efficiancy of the hospital.Ehr is help to make the clinical documentaion process more efficient .This improve the hospitals over all work flow.

3) EHR are a vital part of health care system. It contains a patients medical history ,diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, immunisation dates,allergies, radiology images and laboratory test reults.Can access to evidence based tools that help to make decisions about a patients care.EHR help to provide a better health care . Enabling quick access to patient record for more coordinated ,efficient care . with this system enhancing privacy and security of patient data.Efficiently managed work flow can help maximize efficiencies ,improve health care quality ,safety and the heallth crae coordination ,and can remove disordered or unrelevent data from the current workflow.Can use workflow redesign templates to help the organisation while planning for EHR implementaion