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Patient Identification Crucial to Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare Patient identification and patient matching directly affect the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare delivery. However, in a digital era of electronic health records (EHRs) and patient portals, patient identification proves increasingly complex. Effective information governance can improve accuracy while addressing common risks and challenges. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Fv5vRE #Healthcare #InformationGovernance #PatientIdentification

“It’s important to remember that before electronic health records (EHRs), paper records were the norm. It’s likely that they also led to unreported incidents, possibly even more so than digital systems. The difference now is that digital systems make such errors more visible and easier to track. While this increased visibility can be concerning at times, it’s actually a step forward in improving patient safety and the quality of care.” Check out this insightful article by Claire Doughty on balancing the narrative around EPR systems. While recent reports highlight some issues, it's crucial to recognise the significant benefits and potential for improved patient safety and care. Claire emphasises the importance of a balanced approach, robust implementation, and ongoing evaluation to harness the full potential of EPRs. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e9w_DqQE #epr #electronicpatientrecords #trusts #realisingdigitaljourneys

Explore My Latest Blog Post: The Role of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in Healthcare. In my latest post, I discuss how Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are transforming healthcare by improving access to patient information, enhancing care coordination and administrative processes. Despite these benefits, issues like data accuracy and lack of interoperability between platforms continue to challenge patient safety and trust in the system.

Stop the paper jams 📄 in your Medical Centre, switch to EHR's! Himcos recently addressed a hospital customer issue where all the medical records starting from medical history, diagnoses, treatment plans to lab results were tracked using papers and files. We developed a Software to digitize all the patient's records and visits to reduce the use of paper along with data encryption. Explore how Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems address not just delays but the deeper issues disrupting hospital management. Our latest blog talks about how EHR manages patient data, enhance efficiency, and improve care coordination. Discover the transformative impact of digital solutions on hospital operations and patient outcomes. Read more about overcoming these challenges: https://lnkd.in/g_HGRfAz #healthcare #software #data

Have you ever heard of the Five Rights of Medication Administration? It's a crucial set of checks that ensure patient safety. By confirming these five rights before administering medication, healthcare professionals can effectively prevent serious medication errors. With the increasing number of data breaches in healthcare, it may be time to consider implementing a Five Rights of Secure Data Exchange for healthcare data. Enter the Five Rights of Secure Data Exchange: a straightforward checklist that can be validated each time before data is exchanged or access is granted. - Right data: Is this the correct, unaltered data? - Right source: Is this the appropriate entity (person/client/server) to send this data? - Right role: Is this the correct entity to interact with this data? - Right purpose: Is this an authorized use of the data? - Right route: Is this the proper method for transmitting this data?

Have you ever heard of the Five Rights of Medication Administration? It's a crucial set of checks that ensure patient safety. By confirming these five rights before administering medication, healthcare professionals can effectively prevent serious medication errors. With the increasing number of data breaches in healthcare, it may be time to consider implementing a Five Rights of Secure Data Exchange for healthcare data. Enter the Five Rights of Secure Data Exchange: a straightforward checklist that can be validated each time before data is exchanged or access is granted. - Right data: Is this the correct, unaltered data? - Right source: Is this the appropriate entity (person/client/server) to send this data? - Right role: Is this the correct entity to interact with this data? - Right purpose: Is this an authorized use of the data? - Right route: Is this the proper method for transmitting this data?

Unlock Healthcare Excellence with Our Latest Blog: "How a Strong Competency Program Drives Quality Improvement in Healthcare." Explore the impact on standardized practices, continual learning, and patient satisfaction. Embrace data-driven improvement! https://lnkd.in/g-ACizqg #Dossier #HealthcareQuality #DigitalCompetency #PatientOutcomes

Many of you have already seen this news about the RPM market... So, what’s the solution? For RPM to thrive, purchasers need to rethink their RFP process. Here’s how: 1. Prioritize Patient Education Ensure that RFPs ask providers to include comprehensive training for patients on how to use RPM devices. This is essential to close the service gap identified in the OIG report. 2. Support Setup & Onboarding Purchasers should require clear, documented plans for device setup support. Patients need help getting connected, and this must be part of the service offering from the start. 3. Implement Data Transmission Redundancies Data transmission failures were a key issue in the report. Purchasers should insist on robust, redundant data transmission plans in their RFPs, ensuring that patients' health data consistently reaches healthcare providers. RPM is at a crossroads—but with better sourcing and stricter requirements in place, the market can continue to grow responsibly and sustainably. How will your organization adapt? https://lnkd.in/gkV9W6B3 #RemoteMonitoring #HealthcareRFP 

EHR Transition Challenges and data sharing become patient safety issue A recent investigation has unveiled significant challenges in the transition to new Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems within medical facilities. Key findings include: • Tracking and Scheduling Issues: The new EHR system struggles with tracking contacts for specific appointments, leading to a reduction in scheduling efforts to manage workloads effectively. • Disparities in Access to Care: Varied scheduling procedures between the new and legacy EHR systems could lead to unequal access to care, impacting patient treatment outcomes. • Patient Safety at Risk: Approximately 250,000 patients who have transitioned between legacy and new EHR sites are potentially affected by transmission errors, posing a high risk to patient safety. • Information Sharing Hurdles: Staff access to different EHR applications is inconsistent, complicating the sharing of vital patient information and sometimes leaving providers without crucial notes on appointment cancellations.

𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐔𝐬𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 The Meaningful Use (MU) program, under the HITECH Act, has significantly advanced healthcare IT, laying a solid foundation for improved patient care and regulatory compliance. Here’s a snapshot of each stage’s milestones and achievements: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝟏: 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟏-𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟐) 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬: Focused on establishing the foundational adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), ensuring basic data capture, sharing, and security. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 1. EHR Adoption: Hospitals adopting EHRs doubled to over 75% between 2009 and 2012 (Source: ONC). 2. Data Security: Introduced secure messaging and access protocols, reducing unauthorized data access. 3. Impact on VBC: By ensuring reliable EHR implementation, this stage helped standardize patient data collection, improving data-driven decision-making critical for value-based care. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝟐: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟔) 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬: Emphasized care coordination and information exchange between providers to reduce care fragmentation and errors. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 1. Health Information Exchange: Increased the number of hospitals exchanging clinical data with other providers to over 60% by 2016 (Source: CDC). 2. Patient Engagement: Introduced patient access to EHRs via online portals, enhancing their involvement in health management. 3. Impact on VBC: Enhanced interoperability and patient engagement promote collaborative, preventive care, improving outcomes for chronic diseases—a priority for value-based care. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝟑: 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟕-𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭) 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬: Streamlined clinical processes and focused on health outcomes, quality measures, and patient safety. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 1. Quality Reporting: Mandated quality measures like preventive screenings and medication management, reinforcing patient safety protocols. 2. Interoperability: Required more advanced data exchange capabilities, ensuring providers across the continuum could access comprehensive patient data. 3. Impact on VBC: This stage prioritized tracking clinical quality measures that align with value-based care, helping providers analyze and improve their performance. By setting and achieving these progressive goals, the Meaningful Use program has positioned healthcare organizations to thrive in a value-based care environment. The program's focus on digital adoption, data exchange, and quality metrics enables seamless care coordination, patient engagement, and cost-efficient health outcomes. How have you leveraged the progress made in the Meaningful Use program to strengthen your organization's path toward value-based care? #Healthcare #HealthcareIT  #HIT  #MeaningfulUse  #MU #ValueBasedCare #VBC