The electronic health record (EHR) was used in the late 1990’s when it replaced the term computer-based patient record (CPR). The term electronic health record and electronic medical record (EMR) are used interchangeably. The EHR can stock patient data, forward that material to providers on request, allow clinicians to submit orders directly into a computerized provider order entry system and more. EHR is defines as an electronic version of a patients records that are kept over time by a physician
INTRODUCTION Healthcare industry has shown tremendous increase in its growth. With increasing growth health care organizations have become overwhelmed with patient data and the health care industry has been unwilling to upgrade to an electronic format. One of the reasons for this, is that the paper system was functioning effectively due to lesser population but nowadays the healthcare sector offers potential mix of opportunities and challenges. Increasing patient data can result in misdiagnosis
applications are described here? What business functions do they support? How do they improve operational efficiency and decision making? The applications defined in this case are e-mail, calendar and contacts from Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. In addition, there are some new software applications: hospital’s MEDITECH electronic medical records system, Epocrates Essentials and ChainLinq Mobile. The businesses functions of these applications are assisting employees accomplish their work in ease and help them
complications and mortality due to CVD. In this study, we will focus on Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), which is a class of CVD that occurs when the blood supplied to the heart muscle is decreased or blocked, leading to heart attack,2 a medical emergency that can lead to death. ACS includes ST-elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), Non-ST-elevated Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) and Unstable Angina (UA) which we would look at in totality in this study. Apart from the
community involvement, offer a variety of language assistance for minorities, serve a ethnically diverse population, and have implemented electronic health records (Kang & Hasnain-Wynia, 2011). Consequently, hospitals can offer array of services to its patients aside from emergency department services. In addition, some hospitals are teaching hospitals where medical students sign up to complete their residency requirements. As well as, hospitals can vary among the number of full-time nurses employed
INTRODUCTION Electronic waste or e-waste is described as electronic goods which no more can be used further for use, though it could be refurbished for further use. These goods could be recycled to do so. E-wastes are generated from used electronic and electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, personal stereos which includes large household appliances such as refrigerator, washing machine, air conditioner, etc., which is not fit for original intended use and are meant for recovery, recycle
non-infected patients in acute care hospitals are at risk of developing MRSA; to break the chain of infection, routine practices such as hand hygiene, wearing of barrier protection, environmental hygiene are essential when in contact with confirmed cases and generally all patients (who may be unknown asymptomatic carriers).
In today's society, there is a white-collar crime that has greatly risen in popularity among criminals. This crime is identity theft. Hundreds of thousands of people have their identities stolen each year. Identity theft is when these criminals obtain and use consumer’s personal information such as credit card numbers, bank account numbers, insurance information, and social security numbers to purchase goods or services fraudulently. According to the Federal Trade Commission, over 1.1 million people
Leptospirosis is an endemic zoonosis in the Philippines with an average of 680 leptospirosis cases and 40 deaths from the disease reported every year and a prevalence of 10/100,000. It is seasonal with a peak incidence during the rainy months of July to October. It is anticipated that leptospirosis will continue to re-emerge in the country as a
Introduction We live in an era that is subjected to ever increasing changes in terms of Information, Services and Technology, where information forms an integral part of all operations, daily tasks and business practices. Information is plentiful and can be easily accessed, but “having the ‘right’ information when it is required is essential if your organisation is to carry out its duties in an efficient and effective manner” (In-Form Consult Ltd., 2005). The only way on which one can ensure that