WGU C802 TXM2 TASK 1: EHR FUNCTIONS |
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Foundations in Health Information Management – C802
TXM2 Task 1: EHR Functions
A. List four electronic health record (EHR) functions needed by clinical end-users in
the acute care setting.
Four electronic health record (EHR) functions needed by clinical end-users in the acute
care setting include point of care documentation, results management, medication
management, and clinical decision support.
1. Describe how each EHR function listed in part A could be used.
Point of care documentation is typically the initial interface used by intake nurses when
first encountering a patient. In the acute care setting, this function houses admission
assessments, vital signs, care planning, and nursing documentation.
Results management is an EHR application that stores patient test results, including prior
results, current laboratory data, and pending diagnostic studies. It displays results using
standardized vocabularies such as Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes
(LOINC) and flags abnormal values for provider acknowledgment.
Medication management serves as the central hub for medication ordering,
administration, monitoring, and documentation of special instructions. Computerized
provider order entry (CPOE) is integrated into this system, improving efficiency and
reducing medication errors.
Clinical decision support (CDS) provides clinicians with evidence based guidance to
assist in diagnosis and treatment decisions. In acute care settings, CDS tools can help
identify contagious conditions quickly and suggest potential diagnoses based on
presenting symptoms.
A2. Discuss one technological strategy that could be used when introducing new
technology to enable it to integrate with old technology in the acute care setting.
, One technological strategy used when introducing new technology in acute care is the
“Big Bang” system-wide rollout approach. This strategy implements new systems across
all departments simultaneously, reducing transition time and costs associated with
FOUNDATIONS IN HEALTH INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED | 2026
UPDATE
Foundations in Health Information Management – C802
TXM2 Task 1: EHR Functions
A. List four electronic health record (EHR) functions needed by clinical end-users in
the acute care setting.
Four electronic health record (EHR) functions needed by clinical end-users in the acute
care setting include point of care documentation, results management, medication
management, and clinical decision support.
1. Describe how each EHR function listed in part A could be used.
Point of care documentation is typically the initial interface used by intake nurses when
first encountering a patient. In the acute care setting, this function houses admission
assessments, vital signs, care planning, and nursing documentation.
Results management is an EHR application that stores patient test results, including prior
results, current laboratory data, and pending diagnostic studies. It displays results using
standardized vocabularies such as Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes
(LOINC) and flags abnormal values for provider acknowledgment.
Medication management serves as the central hub for medication ordering,
administration, monitoring, and documentation of special instructions. Computerized
provider order entry (CPOE) is integrated into this system, improving efficiency and
reducing medication errors.
Clinical decision support (CDS) provides clinicians with evidence based guidance to
assist in diagnosis and treatment decisions. In acute care settings, CDS tools can help
identify contagious conditions quickly and suggest potential diagnoses based on
presenting symptoms.
A2. Discuss one technological strategy that could be used when introducing new
technology to enable it to integrate with old technology in the acute care setting.
, One technological strategy used when introducing new technology in acute care is the
“Big Bang” system-wide rollout approach. This strategy implements new systems across
all departments simultaneously, reducing transition time and costs associated with
