ozzie
06-01-2004, 09:59 PM
These are the core functions an EMR system should have, according to the IOM:
Health information and data: Immediate access to key information that would improve the ability of clinicians to make sound decisions in a timely manner. Those data include patients' diagnoses, allergies and laboratory test results.
Results management: Quick access of new and past test results by all clinicians involved in treating a patient.
Order management: Computerized entry and storage of data on all medications, tests and other services.
Decision support: Electronic alerts and reminders to improve compliance with best practices, ensure regular screenings and other preventive practices, identify possible drug interactions, and facilitate diagnoses and treatments.
Electronic communication and connectivity: Secure and readily accessible communication among clinicians and patients.
Patient support: Tools offering patients access to their medical records, interactive education and the ability to do home monitoring and self-testing.
Administrative processes: Tools, including scheduling systems, that improve administrative efficiencies and patient service.
Reporting: Electronic data storage that uses uniform data standards to enable physician offices and health care organizations to comply with federal, state and private reporting requirements in a timely manner.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2003/09/08/bise0908.htm
Health information and data: Immediate access to key information that would improve the ability of clinicians to make sound decisions in a timely manner. Those data include patients' diagnoses, allergies and laboratory test results.
Results management: Quick access of new and past test results by all clinicians involved in treating a patient.
Order management: Computerized entry and storage of data on all medications, tests and other services.
Decision support: Electronic alerts and reminders to improve compliance with best practices, ensure regular screenings and other preventive practices, identify possible drug interactions, and facilitate diagnoses and treatments.
Electronic communication and connectivity: Secure and readily accessible communication among clinicians and patients.
Patient support: Tools offering patients access to their medical records, interactive education and the ability to do home monitoring and self-testing.
Administrative processes: Tools, including scheduling systems, that improve administrative efficiencies and patient service.
Reporting: Electronic data storage that uses uniform data standards to enable physician offices and health care organizations to comply with federal, state and private reporting requirements in a timely manner.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2003/09/08/bise0908.htm