HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR NURSING: THE FUTURE IS NOW - 6 CONTACT HOURS

Course overview

Health information is generated with each and every patient encounter, and the management of this information has changed enormously in the past century. What was previously documented in paper charts or microfiche and stored away in a locked room can now be recorded and stored solely on computers. Constant changes in technology require healthcare professionals to remain diligent in managing this protected information appropriately. This course provides the background of electronic health information technology as well as current trends and strategies for its use. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.Explain the purpose of the HITECH Act. 2.Compare and contrast the characteristics of electronic health records vs electronic medical records. 3.Discuss the benefits of electronic health records for patient care outcomes. 4.Describe how electronic health records can decrease medical errors and improve efficiency in healthcare practices. 5.Explain the criteria for meaningful use of electronic health records. 6.Describe the process for certifying electronic health record systems. 7.List the steps for implementing an electronic health record system. 8.Discuss the implications of the HIPAA Security Rule for health information technology. 9.List the administrative, technical, and physical safeguards required by the HIPAA Security Rule to protect patient information. 10.Describe the ten cybersecurity practices recommended by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to protect patient information. 11.List e-prescribing system requirements. 12.Explain the significance of regulations issued by the DEA's interim final rule on the use of e-prescribing systems to prescribe controlled substances. 13.Describe the functional standards used to guide the nationwide use of immunization information systems. 14.Explain the role of the NASPER Act in the implementation and improvement of prescription drug monitoring programs. 15.Explain the Institute of Medicine¿s operational guidelines for telehealth services.