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The establishment of a competent information management structure is a high priority for any health care organization. Over the last few years, there has been a growing interest in the development of electronic health records as an integral portion of this structure. While implementation of an electronic health record is expensive, most health care organizations believe that the implementation is worthwhile. After a review of current literature and your textbook, post your answers to the following questions.

  1. How does an organizations strategic plan relate to a decision to purchase information technology such as an electronic health record system?
  2. What are the known incentives for implementation of an electronic health record?
  3. What is the role of nursing in the development of these records?
  4. What is the role of a nurse who specializes in nursing informatics?

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RUNNING HEAD: ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS AND NURSING INFORMATICS

Electronic Health Records and Nursing Informatics

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ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATICS
Introduction
Health IT is revolutionizing how we interact with health-related data. It is altering the
way health details are documented, viewed, stored, shared, retrieved, consumed, and managed.
An example of this can be perfectly illustrated by the increasing adoption of electronic health
records by organizations, specifically the health care providers, (Madsen, 2011). These EHR
systems improve the safety and quality of patient care and help healthcare providers achieve real
efficiencies in the healthcare delivery system.
Purchasing Information Technology
How is a great idea distinguished from a good idea? Without a clear vision of what an
organization wants to achieve, and purpose or mission for doing it, everything appears to be a
good idea. This also applies to the decision to purchase Information Technology such as
electronic health records. Purchasing an EHR system is probably an essential decision every
organization makes. This system needs major investments of money and time, and they result in
a fundamental change to the practice' business and clinical procedures. Automation significantly
impacts all aspects of the practice of physicians; it literally changes the manner in which
healthcare is delivered.
During decision making, it is critical to follow a strategic plan. This keeps organizations'
criteria on target, their progress...


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