The implementation of electronic health records (EHR) is among the US priorities to accomplish healthcare reforms. An electronic health record is a digital representation of a client’s health history which is kept up to date over time by the health professional. It could comprise all of the imperative medical data pertinent to that patient’s care with that specific provider, such as demographic characteristics, progress notes, treatments, vitals, past medical histories, vaccinations, laboratory results, and radiology reports. The implementation of EHR will assist healthcare providers in practicing improved client care management and delivery through various ways described in this paper.
Notably, EHR facilitates the efficiency of a clinician’s workflow and simplifies information access. It can reinforce care-associated practices through various connections such as evidence-based decision-making, quality control, and reporting of health outcomes. Additionally, EHR enhances the interaction between provider and patient; thus, making healthcare more convenient. They maintain the privacy and security of clients’ data while enabling swift access to patients’ records for highly synchronized and efficient care.
Moreover, implementing EHR will significantly improve patient care and satisfaction by enhancing the accuracy and clarity of health records and, consequently, decrease the likelihood of medication errors (Jindal & Raziuddin, 2018). Quick access to patient’s records also promotes safer and more reliable prescribing. EHR implementation will lead to improved patient outcomes through increased availability of health information, speeding up treatment, and empowering patients to make better-informed decisions.
Markedly, EHR implementation will lower healthcare expenses through reduced paperwork, promotion of preventative drugs, cutting down on redundant testing, and enhanced organization of services. EHR will facilitate health promotion by inspiring healthier habits across the general public, such as more exercise, proper diet, avoiding behavioral hazards, and using preventative care more frequently. Health education will be easier due to easy access to information by the general population.
In conclusion, the implementation of electronic health records is the upcoming advancement that will potentially facilitate better interaction between providers and patients with consequential improvement in the quality of healthcare. The data will help providers make better judgments and offer improved treatment because it is timely and readily available.
Reference
Jindal, S. K., & Raziuddin, F. (2018). Electronic Medical Record use and perceived medical error reduction. International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences.