Summarize the migration path from a paper health record to an EHR.

Summary should include the importance and use of clinical decision support systems for clinical and administrative uses, such as

  • registration
  • admissions
  • discharge
  • clinical assessment
  • dietary management
  • pharmacy
  • diagnostics (e.g., lab, radiology)
  • transportation.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What was the main reason for switching to electronic processing of health information?
  • What types of alerts and notices are inherent in the migration path?
  • What is the difference between the use of the clinical support system and the use of the administrative support system for EHR?