EHR software module

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The electronic health record is a digital record of a patient's health history and is vital in providing high-quality patient care, as well as improved workflow processes between physicians and other providers. An important role of the medical assistant is to be proficient in accurately recording patient demographic and clinical data in the electronic health record, as the information will be used for proper billing and reimbursement, tracking of patient health history, and for compliance in the medical facility. In this module, students will learn the clinical importance of those duties often performed in a clinical setting, as it relates to an electronic health records system. Understand the history and current use of patient health records, their importance to an individual's health, and their contribution to the healthcare team. Become familiar with the content of a typical electronic health record (EHR). Explain the documents in the health record. Describe the basic functions and advanced clinical decision support features of EHR software. Describe advantages and disadvantages of EHR systems. Identify various professional organizations aimed at promoting the use of EHR systems. The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection. No special hardware or other equipment is required, other than a computer mouse for use in the simulations. Each of the SIMTICS modules covers one specific procedure or topic in detail.