Describe the most common commercial EHR systems used in ambulatory and inpatient care settings.

Description should include

• Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) resources available on EHR systems
• functions and applications of HIMSS resources available on EHR systems
• functions and applications of Keystone Library Automation System (KLAS) ratings available on EHR systems
• KLAS rating system to evaluate software selections for ambulatory and acute care EHRs
• a summary of inpatient and ambulatory vendors.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are some of the most common commercial EHR systems used in ambulatory and inpatient care settings?
• What is the numerical rating of the KLAS system?
• What is the purpose of HIMSS?