NURS FPX 6214 Assessment 4 Staff Training Session Reasons for Not Choosing an Integrated EMR System

NURS FPX 6214 Assessment 4 Staff Training Session

Reasons for Not Choosing an Integrated EMR System

There are several reasons why organizations may not choose to adopt an integrated EMR telehealth system. First, some organizations may not need an integrated system’s features or can get by with their existing separate EMR and telehealth systems.

Some of the most common reasons are:

• The cost of implementing such a system.
• The need for more flexibility that comes with an integrated system.
• Losing patient data is possible in cloud-based technology, preventing healthcare organizations from shifting to telehealth technology.
• More training for nurses and physicians is also a big issue when adopting integrated technology.
• Hacking software and technical issues cause healthcare organizations extra challenges (Cedillo et al., 2020).

Requirements for a Successful Deployment

Several requirements must be met to successfully deploy a new or upgraded telehealth technology. First, ensure the technology integrates seamlessly with the existing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. If the two systems are incompatible, nurses and physicians can have significant problems in their daily workflow. Additionally, it is vital to ensure that nurses and other medical workers are adequately trained in using the new technology, as they will interact with patients daily. Effective management of new telehealth technology implementation is also necessary for successful deployment. An extra workforce is also required for technical support and assistance. Finally, monitoring patient outcomes after the telehealth system’s implementation is essential to ensure a positive impact on care quality.

Training and Identification of Areas of Uncertainty

The integrated telehealth system will be a continuously evolving technology that has the potential to revolutionize the way health care is delivered. Despite this potential, significant challenges are associated with its practical use, particularly in provider training. Nurses and physicians must be trained appropriately to implement the software effectively. This includes understanding how to document patient encounters, system navigation, and utilizing clinical decision-support tools. Medical workers also need to be aware of the potential impact of EMR telehealth technology on patient care and outcomes.

Patients and their families must also be educated and trained about using the software. They should understand how their personal health information will be used and shared and what privacy protections are in place. They should also know how to access their records and ensure their accuracy.

There is still much uncertainty surrounding using EMRs and other telehealth systems, and more research is needed to determine their impact on providers and patients. First, however, all stakeholders must receive adequate training on these systems.

Patient Confidentiality and Privacy Safeguards

Integrating telehealth technology within the EMR system will improve patient outcomes and reduce medication errors; however, using an integrated system also raises concerns about the confidentiality of patients’ medical information. Nurses and physicians are typically responsible for inputting data into the system, which is accessible to other medical workers involved in the patient’s care. This raises the question of who should access the information and how it should be safeguarded (Shi et al., 2020).

There are several ways to address these concerns: 

• One way is to limit access to the software to only those medical workers who need it.
• Another approach is to encrypt the data stored in the system so authorized users can only access it.
• Also, nurses and medical workers should be aware of the websites and malfunctions created by these websites and how to troubleshoot them.
• Additionally, accepting cookies from different websites will share the system information; nurses should know this.
• Software hacking can be avoided by installing robust and secure security systems.

 Whatever approach is taken, protecting the patient’s confidentiality and privacy is essential. This will help to build trust between patients and their care providers and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Assumptions on Which Safeguards are Based

There are several assumptions on which patient data privacy safeguards are based. One is that the healthcare providers’ integrated patient portal software is secure and cannot be hacked or compromised. Another assumption is that end users, such as healthcare providers and patients, will r