EHR Case Study:
PURPOSE: To demonstrate compliance with external forces.
TASKS:
Norfolk Health includes three hospitals and over 30 clinics in a regional metropolitan area. The health system plans to implement a new EHR to help meet the current Meaningful Use (Quality Payment Program.) requirements.
1). What functionality should Norfolk Health System ensure is available in its new EHR system? Consider the information from your chapter readings. You should also research the current Quality Payment Program requirements on the CMS website. How can Norfolk demonstrate compliance with these regulations and requirements? Want Professional Help?
2) Norfolk Health has now been on its new EHR for one year and wants to meet the HIMSS EMRAM stage 7 requirements to ensure it is maximizing the use of its EHR system. Meeting the stage 7 requirements will require staff to change their workflows significantly. Consider the table and case study on pages. 29-30 in your text. What might the impact of organizational change be in this situation? First identify the change, then discuss its impact. How might Norfolk ensure its upgrade to meet HIMSS stage 7 requirements is successful?
Provide your response in a WORD document of about 2-3 pages. Double space. Reference all sources used. Make sure to provide a short introduction and conclusion with your case study.