The informatics nurse is preparing a presentation for healthcare providers on the benefits of an electronic health record (EHR). Which information should be included? Select all that apply.
A) Faster chart access
B) Limited access to trends and graphics
C) Improved eligibility for reimbursement
D) Easier access to previous documented encounters
E) Reduced liabilities through accurate documentation
A) Faster chart access
C) Improved eligibility for reimbursement
D) Easier access to previous documented encounters
E) Reduced liabilities through accurate documentation
Explanation: A) One benefit of an EHR to healthcare providers is fast chart access, eliminating waiting for old paper records to be located and delivered from the medical records department.
B) An EHR has better reporting tools where trends and clinical graphs are available upon demand.
C) One benefit of an EHR to healthcare providers is improved eligibility for reimbursement.
D) One benefit of an EHR to healthcare providers is easy access to previous encounters.
E) One benefit of an EHR to healthcare providers is reduced liability through better decision-making and documentation.
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