Friday, May 25, 2007

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Readings: Why Web EHR?

1. No large upfront costs.
2. No expensive or stringent hardware requirements.
3. Centralized install, upgrade and maintenance.
4. Centralized notification of changes and new features.
5. Group hospitals central data.
6. Standard compliant interface for data exchange.
7. Providing constant backup of data.
8. Possible support for offline continuity.

Readings: Eight Core Capabilities of an EHR System

EIGHT CORE CAPABILITIES WERE IDENTIFIED

Basis of selection:
- ability to improve patient safety
- support effective care
- assist in the management of chronic disease
- improve efficiency

Now to the list:

1. Health information and data.
2. Result management.
3. Order management.
4. Decision support.
5. Patient support.
6. Administrative processes.
7. Reporting.