C816 Healthcare Systems Applications PA passed Western
Governors University
Name
Healthcare Systems Applications C816
, The existing hybrid electronic health record (EHR) system at Anywhere Memorial Hospital
presents notable difficulties in clinical documentation. The system involves a combination of
digital and paper records, where some providers prefer manual documentation over computer-
based methods, relying on paper records and computer on wheels (COW) devices. This hybrid
approach leads to delays and inefficiencies as HIM employees must scan paper records into the
system. The reliance on paper documentation causes problems during system downtimes, with
healthcare providers facing difficulty accessing crucial patient information promptly. Moreover,
the manual retrieval of paper records by HIM staff for patient care units results in lost
documents and misplaced patient records, contributing to disorganization and hindering
effective patient care. The process of scanning and tracking paper records negatively impacts
turnaround times, revenue cycles, and the overall efficiency of the hospital's health information
management (Oachs & Watters, 2020).
An entirely digital record system will efficiently tackle the issues presented by Anywhere
Memorial Hospital's existing hybrid record system. Enabling healthcare providers to input
patient information directly into the system will eliminate the dependence on paper records
and the necessity for staff to scan and handle these documents. Real-time access to patient
information will empower physicians, particularly younger ones, to provide more immediate
and comprehensive care. The transition will significantly reduce the turnaround times for
completed medical records, improving the revenue cycle, and minimizing the risk of errors
associated with manual deficiency tracking. Automation of deficiency tracking in the digital
record will also ensure the timely completion of records and alert staff when necessary,
preventing delays and organizational inefficiencies. Furthermore, the digital record system will
enhance overall data
Governors University
Name
Healthcare Systems Applications C816
, The existing hybrid electronic health record (EHR) system at Anywhere Memorial Hospital
presents notable difficulties in clinical documentation. The system involves a combination of
digital and paper records, where some providers prefer manual documentation over computer-
based methods, relying on paper records and computer on wheels (COW) devices. This hybrid
approach leads to delays and inefficiencies as HIM employees must scan paper records into the
system. The reliance on paper documentation causes problems during system downtimes, with
healthcare providers facing difficulty accessing crucial patient information promptly. Moreover,
the manual retrieval of paper records by HIM staff for patient care units results in lost
documents and misplaced patient records, contributing to disorganization and hindering
effective patient care. The process of scanning and tracking paper records negatively impacts
turnaround times, revenue cycles, and the overall efficiency of the hospital's health information
management (Oachs & Watters, 2020).
An entirely digital record system will efficiently tackle the issues presented by Anywhere
Memorial Hospital's existing hybrid record system. Enabling healthcare providers to input
patient information directly into the system will eliminate the dependence on paper records
and the necessity for staff to scan and handle these documents. Real-time access to patient
information will empower physicians, particularly younger ones, to provide more immediate
and comprehensive care. The transition will significantly reduce the turnaround times for
completed medical records, improving the revenue cycle, and minimizing the risk of errors
associated with manual deficiency tracking. Automation of deficiency tracking in the digital
record will also ensure the timely completion of records and alert staff when necessary,
preventing delays and organizational inefficiencies. Furthermore, the digital record system will
enhance overall data
