Electronic Medical Records: A Guide for Clinicians and AdministratorsClinical Infomation Systems are increasingly important in Medical Practice. This work is a two-part book detailing the importance, selection and implementation of information systems in the health care setting. Volume One discusses the technical, organizational, clinical and administrative issues pertaining to EMR implementation. Highlighted topics include: infrastructure of the electronic patient records for administrators and clinicians, understanding processes and outcomes, and preparing for an EMR. The second workbook is filled with sample charts and questions, guiding the reader through the actual EMR implementation process. |
Contents
Computer Hardware and Enabling Technologies | 19 |
Operating Systems and Programming Languages | 49 |
Data Repositories Data Marts and Data Warehouses | 73 |
InternetIntranet Technologies | 103 |
Indentifying and Understanding Business Processes | 133 |
Identifying and Understanding Clinical Care Processes | 159 |
The Electronic Medical Record as a Tool for Research and Patient | 197 |
Concepts and Technical Issues | 213 |
From Process Analysis to Statement of Requirements | 315 |
Evaluation of Features | 335 |
Vendor Analysis | 355 |
Creating a Request for Proposal and Negotiating a Contract | 363 |
Site Visits and Demonstrations | 371 |
Preparation and Training | 387 |
APPENDIXES | 395 |
B Electronic Medical Record Resources | 401 |
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