MHA FPX 5016 Assessment 4: Health Information Improvement Proposal

Health Information Improvement Proposal

Vila Healthcare is dedicated to providing excellent patient care, stressing the need to improve its electronic health record (EHR) system and related applications. This assessment examines the current challenges impacting Vila Healthcare’s EHR systems and apps, focusing on staff comments on areas for improvement. It outlines how these improvements are consistent with best healthcare practices and will assist in avoiding penalties connected to Medicare’s meaningful use criterion.

The suggested improvements are intended to improve chronic condition management, facilitate more efficient reporting, and increase overall operational efficiency. Furthermore, the paper investigates the role of many stakeholders in the change process, describing how each discipline would profit from these improvements. Lastly, these improvements are projected to increase staff satisfaction, patient safety, and the overall performance of Vila Healthcare’s service delivery.

Best Practices to Implement a Health Information System

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) led to the introduction of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act (Middletown et al., 2013). HITECH intends to increase the use of electronic health record (EHR) systems to improve patient care and safety (Middletown et al., 2013). A properly operating EHR system guarantees that quality requirements established by insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid are met.

EHR systems must be user-friendly, decrease paperwork redundancy, and include best practices for patient care (Middletown et al., 2013). Furthermore, healthcare institutions that employ numerous computer applications require seamless integration of these systems to provide efficient and effective care delivery. Poorly linked systems can result in medication mistakes and other patient safety issues (Sittig & Singh, 2012).

Focusing on the meaningful use of EHR systems is critical for avoiding fines and meeting regulatory obligations. EHR systems also contribute to the Joint Commission’s Patient Safety Goals (Sittig & Singh, 2012). Integrating EHR alerts clinicians to possible concerns such as drug interactions, inappropriate medication administration, and patient allergies, lowering the likelihood of mistakes (Sittig & Singh, 2012). EHR systems may also create data on key indicators including as readmission rates and patient trends, which can help identify areas for improvement (Sittig & Singh, 2012). Efficient and well-integrated EHR systems at Vila Hospital will improve patient safety, increase staff satisfaction, and help to satisfy quality requirements.