This assignment on management of patients records. The nurses should also be aware of the legal requirements of the practices required.

Management of Patient’s Records

This study focuses on the effectiveness of Electronic Patient File (EPF) system in healthcare organizations, its benefits, issues and recommendations for implementation. It analyses the issues related to skill management, training and organizational environment. The study concludes with recommendations for effective implementation of the EPF system.

Nutrition and Wellness

Effectiveness of Electronic Patient File System in Healthcare Organizations

This study analyzes the critical needs of healthcare facilities, evaluation of HIPAA, electronic health records, quality improvement initiatives, issues on successful implementation, the relation between HIPAA, electronic health records and quality improvement initiatives, requirement of IT administration, policies and human resource guidelines for healthcare facilities. The study concludes that compliance with medical laws, maintenance and upgrade of technological parameters and incorporation of new database management systems are essential for proper maintenance of patient health records.

Healthcare and Research

Analysis of HIPAA, Electronic Health Records and Quality Improvement Initiatives in Healthcare Information Management

This article discusses the disadvantages of keeping paper medical records and the need for quality improvement in this area. It also explores the benefits of implementing Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) in healthcare organizations. The article highlights the impact on evidence-based practice and the advantages of EHR over paper-based records. It also discusses the implementation process of EHR and EMR in hospital organizations.

Disadvantages of Paper Medical Records and Benefits of EHR

Information Systems

Spoliation is the intentional destruction, alteration or concealment of evidence relevant to a legal proceeding.  For Arizona:

Identify the state statute that addresses spoliation or alteration of the medical record. Include the exact statute and the URL.
Include the content of the statute in your response, but the statute does not count toward the initial post word count.
What is the penalty for spoliation or alteration of the health record?
Summarize the key points of a state’s spoliation framework. Examples include but are not limited to of Gribben v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., 824 N.E.2d 349, 350 (Ind. 2005), and  Glotzbach v. Froman, 854 N.E.2d 337 (Ind. 2006)
How can spoliation be prevented in an electronic health record?
How can spoliation be prevented in a paper health record?

College of St. Scholastica

LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION.

This paper discusses the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and its impact on nursing practice. It explores the pros and cons of using EHR in healthcare, highlighting the benefits of improved documentation and communication, as well as the challenges of IT competency and workflow disruptions. The importance of informatics skills and knowledge in utilizing EHR effectively is also emphasized. Recommendations for further research and nursing education are provided.

Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Its Impact on Nursing Practice

This article discusses the challenges faced in managing health information and provides effective solutions to ensure privacy and efficiency. Topics covered include electronic health records, HL7 and interoperability, HIPPA, health information technology, health information and patient satisfaction, and telehealth and healthcare technology innovators.

Management of Patient’s Records