Electronic Health Record – EHR

Insist that your Occupational Health provider use an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system!

An Electronic Health Record (EHR) is an electronic version of a patient’s medical history.  The EHR is maintained by the provider and may include all of the key administrative clinical data relevant to that persons care.  The EHR automates access to information and has the potential to streamline workflow thus reducing costs.  An EHR can improve patient care in the following ways:

 

  • Reduces the incidence of medical error by improving the accuracy and clarity of medical records.

  • Makes patient health information available, reducing duplication of tests, reducing delays in treatment, and keeps patients well informed

  • Reducing medical error by improving the accuracy and clarity of medical records

 

EHRs – The Next Step

EHRs are the next step in the continued progress of healthcare that can strengthen the relationship between patients and clinicians.  The data contained in EHRs, and the timeliness and availability of it, will enable providers to make better decisions and provide better, cost effective care.  The EHR also has the ability to support other care-related activities such as evidence-based decision support, quality management, and outcomes reporting.  An EHR can enhance the following Patient Care activities:

 

  • Prescribing Medications

  • Administering Immunizations

  • Evaluating Laboratory Results

  • Understanding Radiology Reports

  • Treatment Progress Updates

  • Identifying Problems

For these reasons, you should Insist that your Occupational Health provider use an EHR system!