Overview
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 500–700 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Describe your personal experiences with an electronic medical record (EMR) and electronic medication administration. Answer the following:
Do you feel that EMRs have increased patient safety or improved outcomes? If so, how?
Describe 1 initiative in your practice (past or current) that is tracked through the EMR.
How has the EMR impacted data collection for this initiative?
- Would this initiative be successful if data were collected via the written chart? Why or why not?