Homework: Evaluate the Technologies That Support and Supplement EHRs
Outcomes:
o Evaluate the technologies that support and supplement EHRs.
o Discuss EHR system challenges and the supporting roles of HIM professionals in addressing these challenges.
o Develop an appreciation for the planning and implementation aspects of EHRs.
o Provide examples of EHR systems as they may be implemented in various types of health care settings.
o Evaluate the acceptance and challenges associated with the NHIN (National Health Information Network).
Course Outcome assessed/addressed in this Homework:
o Describe the phases and activities in the systems development life cycle.
Instructions:
Imagine that you are the HIT Director for a healthcare facility and you are tasked with leading the facility in converting their office to electronic health records.
For this Homework, you will design and construct a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation that highlights the planning and implementation process when converting to electronic health records. You will present this PowerPoint to other stakeholders in the HIT Department. Include the following topics in your presentation:
o Name and describe 2 examples of EHRs used in healthcare facilities and discuss the pros and cons of each.
o What technologies would the facility need to implement electronic health records?
o Describe how the facility should implement EHRs using the phases of the system development life cycle as a guide.
Your presentation must have at least 15 to 20 slides. Use the notes section to clarify anything that might be confusing and anything that needs elaboration such as definitions.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.