The nurse is using an EHR system. Which feature does not improve the safety of patient care delivered by the nurse?
a. Physician order entry
b. Decision support tools
c. Elimination of poor handwriting
d. Improved accessibility
A, B, C, D
Electronic health records allow for secure communication of patient information among various healthcare providers, which can reduce costly redundant tests and duplication in care. Physician order entry improves patient safety because it prevents missed orders or misunderstood telephone orders. Decision support tools help to maintain patient safety by reducing errors in calculating medication dosages. Eliminating poor handwriting with typed text reduces errors caused by misinterpreting the written word. Although an EHR does improve accessibility, this is convenient for those using the medical record and not a feature that improves patient safety.
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