Beginning Use of EHR Template: EHR Proposal Outline
Please complete the following assignment as if you were submitting a proposal to hospital administration for a new EHR for your facility.
See sections for specific requirements.
Resources (references) must be current, published within the last five (5) years.
I. Overview: What is an EHR? (Minimum of 1 paragraph with APA references and in-text citations)
II.EHR versus paper charting (This can be in outline format, but needs to be detailed)
A. Three General Benefits
i. Benefit 1
ii. Benefit 2
iii. Benefit 3
B.3 General Barriers
i. Barrier 1
ii. Barrier 2
iii. Barrier 3
III. Propose to the board an example of an EHR system that you have found via the Internet that will meet the needs of your hospital. (1-2 detailed paragraphs minimum with APA references and in-text citations)
URL: (Must include URL for EHR system you have chosen)
IV. EHR Logistics (This section can be answered underneath each question, but must be detailed)
A. What characteristics of this EHR make it preferable to meet the needs of your rural hospital? (Why did you choose it?)
B. Are there any cost barriers or benefits?
C. How will the staff be prepared to implement this EHR? Is there any training available?
D. What are the technological considerations?
E. Is Any additional equipment needed?
F. Does the software have any certifications associated with it?
i. What are they?
G. What technological support is available?
H. How is patient data protected?
I. Are there any mobile applications? If so, how is patient data protected when using a mobile device?
J. What information is provided regarding the long-term preservation and storage of information?
K. Is there any way to synchronize or merge data with other EHR systems in the event that your patients receive healthcare at another facility?
V. What is “meaningful use” of EHRs (see your textbook)? What does that mean for your hospital and your selected EHR system? (1-2 detailed paragraphs minimum with APA references and in-text citations)
