Electronic Medical Records

Question 1

Why use EMR?

Answer 1

safe, high-quality, efficient, cost-effective, continuity of care, reminder systems, preventative care, prevent medical errors, coding systems.

Question 2

What 4 criteria must systems meet for “meaningful use”

Answer 2

certification
electronic prescribing
quality reporting
exchange of information

Question 3

What are the barriers to EMR?

Answer 3

well publicized EMR failures
limited computer literacy
concerns over productivity
unreliable technology
absence of reputable research
economic factors
ethical issues
legal issues
who "owns" this data
accessibility
functionality
customer support
multiple systems

Question 4

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Answer 4

48 billion for healthcare information technology for the adoption and effective use of EMR and for regional health information exchange.

Question 5

HITECH

Answer 5

offers financial incentive for healthcare providers and hospitals that comply with standards of meaningful use`

Question 6

Which of the following is not a quality for “meaningful use” of an EMR system?
A.Certification
B.Quality Report
C.Patient Satisfaction
D.Electronic Prescribing
E.Exchange of Information between systems

Answer 6

C. Patient satisfaction

Question 7

What is the largest barrier to EMR present today?
A.Interoperability
B.Limited Computer Literacy
C.Argument of who “owns” data in the system
D.Customer Support
E.Absence of Reputable Research Supporting Use of EMR

Answer 7

A.Interoperability