What are the primary goals for using EHRs in home health and related community-based systems? (Select all that apply.)
a. To provide an effective and efficient method for tracking cost and related billing
b. To capture clinicians' documentation that supported interaction with patients at the point of care
c. To support clinical decision making and quality of care by presenting best practices and evidence-based practice options
d. To improve communication
e. To teach patients how to use technology
ANS: A, B, C, D
Agency providers are embracing technology as an effective tool to manage all aspects of care. Patients do not participate in the development of EHRs.
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