EHR Defined:

“The Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a longitudinal electronic record of patient health information generated by one or more encounters in any care delivery setting. Included in this information are patient demographics, progress notes, problems, medications, vital signs, past medical history, immunizations, laboratory data and radiology reports. The EHR automates and streamlines the clinician's workflow. The EHR has the ability to generate a complete record of a clinical patient encounter - as well as supporting other care-related activities directly or indirectly via interface - including evidence-based decision support, quality management, and outcomes reporting.” (HIMSS website)

Potential Benefits:

• Reduction of Cost
• Increased Patient Safety and Education
• Improve Quality of Care
• Promote Evidence-Based Medicine
• Provide Decision Support at Point of Care
• Access Records From Multiple Locations