A nurse works on a unit where electronic health records (EHR) are being initiated and asks, "What is meant by ‘meaningful use' standards that are in our education packet?" The best answer is that "meaningful use":
a. identifies a set of EHR proficiencies and benchmarks that EHR systems must meet to be certain that they are functioning to their maximum capacity and meeting this standard allows companies/organizations to qualify for funds to defray cost of the EHR from Medicare.
b. refers to training competencies that all users must achieve to be able to access and transfer patient data/information.
c. refers to a requirement that at least 50% plus one of all patients have data entered into the EHR.
d. the requirement that rigorous confidentiality security is in place to protect all patient information from sources which have no right to the data.
ANS: A
Correct: Meaningful use is "A defined set of EHR capabilities and standards that EHR systems must meet to ensure their full capacity is realized and for the users (hospitals and physician practices) to qualify for financial incentives from Medicare."
Incorrect:
b. Training is one part of operationalizing "meaningful use."
c. It is expected that all patient records will be entered into a HER, but as of yet, a set number of patients has not been determined.
d. Confidentiality is a requirement for EHRs, along with security and privacy.
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