Week 7 assignment Electronic Health Records Electronic Health Records READING MATERIALS (1,2,3) ARE ATTACHED A) PLEASE View the videos titled, “Value of Electronic Records” and “Technology and the...

Electronic Health Records
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Electronic Health Records


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6/1/2013
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Abstract
This paper deals with the advances made in the field of medicine with the electronic health
ecord technology. The paper initially studies the expert’s opinion viewed in the form of
videos to suggest what they feel about implementing this technology that would change the
way medical world worked.
Further the advantages and disadvantages of implementing this technology is discussed to
give out reasons why the technology should or should not be implemented. This is marked by
the rationale stating why this is an advantage or disadvantage. The paper concludes by giving
out a complete view of how this technology can be used in our organization and, where all it
can be used.
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A Glance at the Videos
Video 1: Value of Electronic Records
The importance of installing the electronic form of health records is showcased in this video.
CEO of INHS Tom Fritz claimed that with this service or record in place, it would be easier
to ensure patient safety. With the records open for access there is more scope for clinical
esearch and management of patient records. This is not only helpful to the top line but of
great importance in building the bottom line. Cherie Galusha, Nursing IMR at Sacred Heart
Spokane also held similar sentiments. She believed that it was easier to access records within
any institution of Sacred Heart. Nurses and doctors are able to see the notes anywhere at any
time. Jeffrey Clode, held a slightly different view. He believed that the transition from paper
to electronic records would take time not only for implementation but also for adjustment. He
stated that with everything being on computer, it was legible and patient care secure. The
video concluded with a point stating that many health institutes were wo
ied about the costs
involved in implementing though the rule of implementing a part of EHR by 2014 has been
passed.
Video 2: Technology and Future of Medicine
This video throws some light on the technological advances made by healthcare. The
Electronic healthcare records have become essential in the purview of powerful treatments
where the patient information becomes crucial. With EHR the clinical research ability speeds
up and new patient care is shared. According to David Bates (Bringham and Women’s
Hospital) one can look up for all the information related to new patient care drug and
technology using EHR. Also one can access the complications and issues if any during the
use of the drug. Another specialist claims that with this technology in place, he has been able
to access X-rays and records related to patient care at any time or place. With the human
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genome project running successfully, the information would need to be recorded so that it is
used in future. With EHR, the records...