Deck 6: Electronic Health Record and Impact on Healthcare Outcomes

Question 1

Discuss the potential benefits of using an electronic health record (EHR) in relationship to care coordination.

Answer 1

Research indicated commercial ambulatory care electronic medical records (EMRs) enhance care coordination in the clinical setting by making data available at the point of care. Use of an EHR is associated with increased organization and accessibility of information, as well as increased data accuracy. Sharing of patient information among physician, therapist, and other healthcare providers, hospitals, and health systems greatly facilitates coordination of care.

Question 2

Summarize the main purpose of each stage of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Meaningful Use program for adopting an electronic health record (EHR) system.

Answer 2

Stage 1 of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Meaningful Use program includes the basic functionalities for EHRs. The requirements are focused on providers capturing patient data and sharing that data either with the patient or with other healthcare professionals. Stage 2 of the Meaningful Use program focuses on advanced clinical processes. During Stage 2, the requirements emphasize health information exchange between providers and promote patient engagement by giving patients secure online access to their health information. Stage 3 of the Meaningful Use program emphasizes improved outcomes.

Question 3

As described by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Stage 1 of the Meaningful Use program includes which action?

A) Transmitting patient care summaries electronically across multiple settings
B) Increasing requirements for e-prescribing and incorporating lab results
C) Incorporating decision support for national high-priority conditions
D) Electronically capturing health information in a standardized format

Answer 3

Electronically capturing health information in a standardized format

Question 4

In comparison to an electronic medical record (EMR), the electronic health record (EHR) offers which advantage?

A) Inclusion of provider generated treatment plans
B) Storage of radiology imaging
C) Data sharing between providers
D) Accessibility of laboratory test results

Question 5

Explain the potential benefits of electronic health records (EHRs) on population health.

Question 6

Members of the healthcare organization anticipate conversion to an electronic health record (EHR). During the preparation phase, as healthcare team members set the goal and vision, which question is most important to consider?

A) "How much customization of the EHR is necessary?"
B) What are the technologic requirements of the EHR?
C) "Why are we implementing an EHR?"
D) "What is the cost of the EHR?"

Question 7

Explain the process of paper chart migration during implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) system.

Question 8

Summarize strategies for promoting a successful go-live stage during implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) system.

Question 9

The electronic health record (EHR) incorporates a variety of features and functionalities, including with form of decision support?

A) Clinical alerts
B) Billing information
C) Inpatient census
D) Searchable data

Question 10

Use of an application service provider (ASP) for an electronic health record (EHR) platform is associated with which requirement?

A) Large capital expenditures
B) Active internet connection
C) Internal IT staffing
D) Required server updates

Question 11

As a new student gathering information about your assigned patients via an EHR, what advantages can this approach provide you over traditional paper records?

Question 12

Describe the ways in which electronic health records can eliminate redundant efforts. Provide detailed rationales.

Question 13

When selecting an EHR system, why is it so vital to create and communicate a vision for its use? Which individuals should be involved in this process?

Question 14

What are the ethical considerations related to interoperability and a shared EHR?

Question 15

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages associated with implementing and using a regional and/or national EHR.