Date: July 17, 2023 Instructor: Andrea Neil Healthcare data management
I. A.) Describe the organization and potential aspects that will need to be considered when recommending a database. Healthcare organization Alpha wants to convert from its current outdated paper documentation and electronic scheduling to a robust EHR system that will accommodate all of the facility's service lines. Alpha is a level III trauma center, a 150-bed hospital, and five designated ICU beds. They also have designated care areas for outpatient and orthopedic surgery, cardiology, pediatrics, and women's health. Alpha also has several auxiliary services lines as well. Additionally, they provide outpatient rehab services and a community wellness program. B.) Describe the scope of sgervices the organization provides based on the information provided. The scope of services provided by the organization ranges greatly and shows a need for an EHR system that would be able to accommodate the different departments and necessary services. The services range from providing surgeries, women's and pediatric health, cardiology, and several clinic services. As well as outpatient rehab and community wellness program. Alpha is also a 150-bed hospital, ICU beds, and a level lll trauma center. Being able to share information securely across all services is a primary goal. As well as being user friendly. So not to lose or alienate already dedicated staff. C.) Determine the key stakeholders that would need to be part of the EHR selection process. Provide rationale for each choice.
*Receptionists, office, and administrative staff. These are important stakeholders because they will use the EHR the most. Inputting patient information, billing, and demographics. They will be able to provide vital feedback about the ease and challenges using the EHR system. *Administration/Board members. They make important operational and financial decisions regarding the project. *Clinicians. Teach/train staff in using the EHR system. They're on the front lines providing services to patients. They're vital in the design process of the EHR because they're going to be able to provide their experience about what works well and makes things easier because of their first-hand knowledge and use of systems. *Physician's. The primary users of the EHR system. Their input will be crucial in ensuring the EHR system fits the facilities needs. *Nursing staff. Like physician's the nursing staff are also primary users of the EHR system. Nurses have a lot of direct patient care and documenting as well. Their input will also be crucial to the successful implementation of the EHR system. II. A.) Discuss which health informatics applications should be present in an EHR, specifically focusing on staff and patient supports. *Point of care charting. Allows healthcare providers to document plans of care, details of the patient interaction, and observations in real time so that none of the information is forgotten or entered incorrectly from entering information from memory later on. POC eliminates a lot of possible errors.