Title: Benefits of using an electronic health record : Nursing2020 Critical Care
Headings: Benefits of using an electronic health record
Benefits of using an electronic health record
Clear benefits for clinicians
Involving the patient
Harnessing the power of data
Nurses and the EHR
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Content: 13 This gives providers vital information regarding a patient's health history, previous and current medications, allergies, family history, and any other pertinent information that may be necessary to properly diagnose and treat a patient. Ultimately, the EHR gives providers comprehensive data that can guide them to more accurate, reliable diagnoses. 14
Nurses and the EHR
Despite all these potential benefits to clinicians and patients, many nurses are unhappy with their EHR. In one survey of nearly 14,000 nurses, 69% stated that their “IT department is incompetent” and 92% were unhappy with their EHR. They believe that using the EHR is time-consuming and takes time away from their patients. 15
Nurses are on the front lines of patient care, but when administrators choose an EHR, nurses are often left out of the discussion. 15 If nurses are not given a voice early in the process, they have to deal with the consequences of an EHR that does not meet their needs or structure a proper workflow to provide patient care in a timely manner. To improve nursing satisfaction with EHRs, facilities must involve clinical and informatics nurses early in the process, fully preparing them for the change without overloading them with information. Staff should be trained in advance of implementation and provided with continuous support after the EHR is in place. 16
When a facility chooses an EHR that works for all stakeholders, these systems can improve patient care, nursing documentation, and patient outcomes, and will continue to revolutionize the healthcare industry with advancements in technology.