Milestone One: Organizational Overview and Applications HIM 220 Module 3-3 Final Project Milestone One: Organizational Overview and Applications Felicia Rush Southern New Hampshire University
Organizational Overview and Applications Module 3-3 Final Project Milestone One: Organizational Overview and Applications Electronic health records, or EHR systems, are essential to modern healthcare organizations. They offer a wide range of benefits, including streamlined workflow, enhanced patient care, effective management, and privacy and security of patient information. By implementing an EHR system, healthcare organizations can ensure accurate billing and claim capture, leading to appropriate reimbursement for services rendered. If you want to improve your healthcare organization's efficiency, implementing an EHR system should be a top priority. Organization Alpha is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing patients with a wide range of services. In order to improve their processes, they are looking to transition from their current hybrid system of paper documentation and electronic scheduling to a comprehensive EHR system that can accommodate all of their services. Alpha is a well-equipped hospital boasting 150 beds, including five intensive care units and a Level III trauma center in their emergency department. Additionally, Alpha has designated care areas for outpatient surgery, orthopedic surgery, women's health, pediatrics, and cardiology, as well as various family practice clinics, internal medicine clinics, and specialized clinics for cardiology, neurology, orthopedics/sports medicine, eye care, women's health, and pediatrics. Alpha also offers outpatient rehabilitation and community wellness programs. It is crucial that the chosen EHR system can integrate all of these services into one enterprise system. Furthermore, it should be easily accessible for all users, with a user-friendly interface and the ability to sustain multiple sessions without downtime or crashing. Security and technology
Organizational Overview and Applications updates must also be considered during implementation, including establishing downtime procedures in case of system failure. When deciding on the best EHR system to implement, it is essential to consult with key stakeholders, including physicians/providers, pharmacy staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff, such as lab and radiology staff, as they will be the primary users of the system. It is essential to include these personnel to ensure successful implementation and maintenance of the system post-go-live. Applications: Health Informatics Electronic health records, or EHR systems, are essential to modern healthcare organizations. They offer a wide range of benefits, including streamlined workflow, enhanced patient care, effective management, and privacy and security of patient information. By implementing an EHR system, healthcare organizations can ensure accurate billing and claim capture, leading to appropriate reimbursement for services rendered. If you're looking to improve the efficiency of your healthcare organization, implementing an EHR system should be a top priority. Electronic health records (EHRs) have become an integral part of the healthcare system, providing healthcare professionals with real-time access to critical patient information. The EHR system should contain a range of health informatics components that enable healthcare providers to capture, store, retrieve, and manage up-to-date information related to patients. These components include: 1. Patient Management: This component facilitates the capture, storage, and retrieval of detailed