Tuesday, May 22, 2007

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.