Choice Legal
2601 East 4th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
info@choicelegal.com
855-875-8550
Quick question, do you really believe your hospital is truly
paperless? With the implementation of Electronic Medical Records and have
completed their HER conversion, can you truly become paperless?
The short answer is yes, it is possible. The more
substantial answer is yes, but not automatic. Even with the adoption of EHR,
which is the gateway step towards going paperless, hospitals will still keep a
good number of paper documents. The problem with this is that it prevents the
establishment of a truly integrated care team – where all the necessary
documents are available to all providers at anytime, anywhere. Systems that are
not completely paperless cannot meet HIMSS Stage 7: a total digital environment
where all clinical documents are available electronically within 24 hours of
creation or reception.
Particular documents such as outside records, telemetry
strips, ancillary results, signed consents, and “shadow charts” that are included
in a patient’s overall record often remain on paper, and leave healthcare
organizations with paper to manage and a disjointed care environment. However,
the good news is that going paperless is still possible and is achievable with
minimum disruption to normal daily processes.
Eventually, the possibility of being able to enter all
patient data into his/her EHR by clinicians, hospital staff, and healthcare
providers will be close to 100%. It’s close to being a step by step process for
both hospitals and patients. Electronic Medical Records will be the first step
and soon, agencies will be putting into action systems to support paperless
working.
Just don’t forget the following points when discussing about
Electronic Medical Records and EHR with your hospital:
1.
Scanning can be done with less time than filling
out a chart if given the right instruments and technology.
2.
Scanning should be considered to be a form of
clinical documentation and not an “administrative task.”
Choose Choice Legal
If you need help with your electronic medical records then
contact Choice Legal today.
They are one of the leading names when it comes to the paperless movement. Call
them today and ask them how they can help you out.
Contact Information
Choice Legal
2601 East 4th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
info@choicelegal.com
855-875-8550
