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What is HITECH and what does it do?
HITECH stands for Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act.
The HITECH Act outlines the ____ and _____ of Electronic Health Records in the healthcare field.
development; implementation
What does EHR stand for and what is an EHR system?
EHR stands for Electronic Health Records and an EHR system is a software system that is used to create a single digital health record for each client.
An EHR is a digital record that is created, managed, and consulted by authorized providers and staff from across more than one healthcare organization.
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The HITECH Act seeks to ____ client care and _____ through the use of EHR.
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List 3 benefits of an EHR, according to the HITECH Act.
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What is Meaningful Use?
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List 3 of the Meaningful Use program standards.
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Which care-related pieces of information can be found in an EHR?
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What barriers are implemented to an EHR?
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Study Notes
HITECH Act
- HITECH stands for Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act.
- Aims to outline the development and implementation of Electronic Health Records (EHR) in healthcare.
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- EHR stands for Electronic Health Records, representing a digital health record system for each client.
- An EHR system is utilized to create a single, comprehensive electronic record accessible by authorized providers across multiple healthcare organizations.
- EHRs enhance client care and aim to improve care quality while reducing costs.
Benefits of EHR
- Offers complete and accurate information about a client's health to healthcare providers.
- Enhances accessibility to health records for both providers and clients.
- Empowers clients to become active participants in their healthcare.
Meaningful Use
- Meaningful Use is a program providing financial incentives to encourage EHR technology's national use to improve client care.
- Standards include collaborating with healthcare providers, directly transmitting prescriptions to pharmacies, and allowing client participation through access to Personal Health Record (PHR) systems.
Care-Related Information in EHR
- EHRs contain various information including pharmacy notes, laboratory results, food preferences, and prescription records.
Barriers to EHR Implementation
- Costs associated with setting up and maintaining EHR systems.
- Need for comprehensive training for staff to use EHR systems effectively.
- Compatibility issues with existing systems may impede EHR integration.
- Concerns regarding patient privacy and data security.
- Potential disruption to established workflow processes during EHR implementation.
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