In: Nursing
What are some of the challenges to the deployment of an electronic record, how can a health information professional make the transition easier for clinicians?
The challenges to the deployment of an electronic record are Data entry- A clinician's work process may make it hard or impossible to appropriately enter the desired EHR data, Alerting,Interoperability, Visual display, Availability of information,System automation and defaults,Workflow support.
HIM professionals can lend a hand. They can bring record management skills to paper-based practices and initiate and guide the organization's move to electronic record systems. HIM professionals can see the big picture—scheduling, office visit, precertification, documentation, coding, and payment.