Describe the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) and its role in the certification of commercial EHR systems.

Description should include

• how CCHIT criteria are used for certification of EHR systems
• the benefits of meaningful use of EHRs
• examples of meaningful use of EHRs in given scenarios
• the three stages of implementation for meaningful use of EHRs
• the role of governing bodies certifying commercial EHRs, including Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight, the Joint Commission, and National Patient Safety Goals.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Who monitors CCHIT?
• What three stages of implementation are required for meaningful use?
• What are the three main regulatory agencies for patient care regarding EHRs?