Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Methods of Documentation VII: EMR01:30

Methods of Documentation VII: EMR

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) primarily center around electronically documenting patients' health information within a single healthcare organization or practice. They contain essential clinical data related to a patient's medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, lab results, and other pertinent information relevant to the specific encounter or episode of care. EMRs are designed to streamline documentation and workflow processes within individual healthcare settings,...
Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System01:30

Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System

Health Information Technology (HIT)
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
Guidelines and Strategies for Safe Computer Charting01:18

Guidelines and Strategies for Safe Computer Charting

The guidelines and strategies provided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) offer essential principles for ensuring safe and secure computer charting systems in healthcare settings. Let's break down each recommendation:
Maintain Confidentiality and Security:
Methods of Documentation III: PIE01:21

Methods of Documentation III: PIE

Problem-intervention-evaluation (PIE) is a systematic approach to documentation used in healthcare settings for clinical decision-making and patient care planning. It is a structured approach to organizing patient data based on problems, interventions, and evaluations. Here's a breakdown of its key features and considerations:
Methods of Documentation II: POMR01:26

Methods of Documentation II: POMR

The Problem-Oriented Medical Record (POMR) revolutionized medical record-keeping by introducing a systematic approach focusing on the patient's problems rather than merely listing symptoms. Dr. Lawrence Weed's introduction of this method in the 1960s marked a significant advancement in medical documentation. The POMR framework consists of four key components: the database, problem list, plan of care, and progress notes.
Purpose of Health Records I01:11

Purpose of Health Records I

The vital purpose of health records is to provide a complete and accurate account of a patient's medical history, including communication, diagnostic and therapeutic orders, care planning, research, and quality review.
Here's a breakdown of how health records serve these purposes:

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

South Asians Active Together (SAATH): Protocol for a multilevel physical activity intervention trial for South Asian American mother and daughter dyads.

Contemporary clinical trials·2022
Same author

Profitability starts within.

American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.)·2007
See all related articles

Related Experiment Videos

Self assessment for practices considering electronic medical record systems.

Jennifer Bever1

  • 1KarenZupko & Associates, USA. jbever@sg2.com

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM
|November 3, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Before adopting electronic medical record (EMR) systems, practices must conduct thorough internal assessments. Careful planning is critical for successful EMR implementation and to avoid post-purchase disappointment.

Related Experiment Videos

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Medical Practice Management
  • Information Systems in Healthcare

Background:

  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems are increasingly adopted in medical practices.
  • EMR adoption aims to improve documentation and clinical workflow management.
  • Significant investment is required for EMR system implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline critical questions for practices to consider before purchasing an EMR system.
  • To guide practices in planning for successful EMR system adoption.
  • To help practices achieve optimal results from their new EMR systems.

Main Methods:

  • This article provides a framework of key considerations for EMR system acquisition.
  • It emphasizes the importance of internal assessment prior to vendor selection.
  • The focus is on strategic planning to mitigate post-implementation challenges.

Main Results:

  • Practices often transition to EMRs without adequate internal assessment.
  • Lack of pre-implementation planning leads to disappointment with EMR system results.
  • Proactive consideration of specific questions is essential for optimal outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Thorough internal assessment and strategic planning are crucial before EMR system purchase.
  • Addressing key questions pre-acquisition paves the way for successful EMR implementation.
  • Careful planning maximizes the benefits and minimizes the drawbacks of EMR adoption.