Unraveling the Digital Tapestry: A Deeper Dive into EHR Audit Trails

Course overview

"Unraveling the Digital Tapestry: A Deeper Dive into EHR Audit Trails" presented by Shelly Combs, BSN, RN, EMT-B, CEN, CADS; Pamela Hernandez, MBA-HML, BSCJ, RN, CPC; and Amy Puls, MSN, RN, APNP, FNP-BC We are excited for our "part 2" webinar in our examination of EHRs and audit trails! This presentation will provide legal nurses and attorneys with essential knowledge about electronic health record (EHR) audit trails. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of audit trail basics, including how these records function and their relevance in legal cases. The presentation will also cover the critical process of properly requesting an audit trail, ensuring that participants know what specific information to ask for and how to ask. Additionally, it will provide guidance on how to verify the authenticity of an audit trail once it is received and explain how to interpret the data effectively for case analysis. Finally, through a case study, participants will learn how to apply audit trail knowledge in real-world litigation scenarios, enhancing their ability to support legal strategies. Registration is open for this webinar, so register now! Attendees of this webinar will: 1. Discuss the fundamental components and functions of electronic health record (EHR) audit trails highlighting their potential as powerful evidentiary tools; 2. Describe the basic regulatory framework that governs audit trails ensuring a fundamental understanding of audit trail compliance requirements; 3. Identify the key steps to properly request an audit trail in a legal context; 4. Examine basic skills needed to verify the authenticity of received audit trails; 5. Describe processes to interpret audit trail data for case analysis; and 6. Discuss ways to apply audit trail knowledge to real-world scenarios through a case study to enhance litigation strategies.