kmerrit4

In response to cwoodru5: I really like how Candice can relate the use of standards and today's practice. She is absolutely correct about the headache it would cause if standards were not implemented in todays healthcare setting. Forget interoperability, there would be none. Standards are essential to ensure that congruence is established within a patient's EMR. Candice goes on to explain the benefits of standards, which there are many. Altogether, standards are essential and allow intraoperability to work. Healthcare professionals are able to access, intrepret, and make healthcare decisions that better the patient.

In response to cpayne28: Interoperability and standards run hand in hand. One can not be achieved without the other. Healthcare agencies need to adopt standards pertaining to documentation to ensure accuracy throughout the patient's EMR. Once these standards are in place, then every healthcare provider for that patient can retrieve accurate, up-to-date information concerning that patient's care. Tori dives further into this concept by using practical application within the healthcare setting. The use of universal terms and abbreviations prevent misinterpretation among healthcare providers. Whereas the EMR has become a cornerstone within the healthcare setting, its full potential can only be reached through the use of standards that allow interoperability. UTGE2-KM

UTGE2-KM

In order for a patient to receive the highest level of care, different healthcare providers must be able to access the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Furthermore, as a patient ages, their possible co-morbidities allow them the be treated by many different healthcare providers (Le, 2013). In this scenario, it is extremely important for standards to be set and followed so that this data can be interpreted by all of the healthcare providers that are caring for that patient. Through existing standard that regulate how to document within a patient's EMR, all of the healthcare providers can be assured that they are receiving the most accurate, up-to-date information concerning that patient's progress and plan of care. The concept of accuracy is becoming extremely important when considering the rate of patient readmission, and the impending penalty that will accompany patient readmission (Le, 2013). Overall, interoperability and standards allows for the deliverance of better healthcare to patients. Since the patient's EMR contains so much information relating to allergies, previous diagnoses, medications, existing diagnoses, lab values, and other pertinent medical information, it proves to be a extremely valuable resource when providing healthcare. This system allows for multiple providers to access and document within a patient's EHR with consistency. Through creating a standardized environment that allows healthcare providers to communicate effectively, healthcare can be provided to right patients at the right time. References: Le, P. (2013, October 01). Strategic interoperability: Unleashing the full potential of ehrs . Retrieved from Strategic interoperability.: EBSCOhost