electronic medical records in canada, work org

Project Report

IMSE 91-519, Work Organization-Analysis and Design

By

Syed Wiquar Husain

Mukesh Gupta

Jasjot Duggal

Syed Ahmed

Instructor:

Dr. Zbignew Pasek December 4, 2012 1

Electronic Medical Record Keeping Canada- A Case Study

Medical Record: A record of a patient's medical information (as medical history, care or treatments received, test results, diagnoses, and medications taken)

Electronic medical record: An electronic medical record (EMR) is a digital version of the traditional paper-based medical record for an individual. The EMR represents a medical record within a single facility, such as a doctor's office or a clinic.

Definition

Benefits of using EMR

Digital Storage: Capable of carrying much more information then traditional system

Ease of Access: Allows information to downloaded directly onto a PDA and authorized individual can access online from any location

Reduce costs: The initial cost of electronic medical record is very high but the overall cost in maintaining is less.

Benefits of using EMR

Increased Risk Management: Digital form help the physician to know the patient effectively and doing the medication accordingly.

Accuracy: Electronic medical record come with the features that make sure all the necessary information of patient is included in the form.

Quality: Faster and error free health care decisions on the part of the physician, and faster implementation of those decisions by support staff.

Global adoption of EMR

EMR Certification Process- Canada Health Infoway

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• Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

•Ambulatory Electronic Medical Record (aEMR)

• Client Registry

• Consumer Health Application

EMR Certification Process- Canada Health Infoway

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• Consumer Health Platform

• Diagnostic Imaging (DI)

• Drug Information System (DIS)

• Immunization Registry

• Provider Registry

EMR Progress by Provence and Territory

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Canada Health Infoway

Different EMR ModuleClient RegistryProvider RegistryDiagnostic ImagingDrugsLabsClinical Reports

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EMR Implementation across Canada

Provinces and territories are building and upgrading their EHR systems so they're consistent from one region to the next, each one is at a different stage of development

Six core types of databases need to be in place for a provincial EHR to be considered complete.

Of the six core types of databases that need to be completed, nine provinces already have at least four in place.

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EMR Implementation across Canada

EMR help in implementing Point-of-care systems in clinical practices across Canada. Many physicians, nurses and pharmacists are currently using electronic systems in their practices, providing them with a comprehensive electronic record of their patients’ pertinent health information.

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Recommendation for Adoption of EMR

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Organizational Approach to EMRBeware of the “Techno-Geek” LeaderOver enthusiastic about technologyChoice of sophisticated technologyFocus on transition of Work Culture

Anti - ChampionsShould be heardAnalyze their inhibitionsThey will eventually come with

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Organizational Approach to EMRPhysician – EMR Committee Well respected and aware Physicians

in the institutionResponsible for ImplementationMonthly meets to reflect back and

future decisions.Incentives to Physicians

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Organizational Approach to EMRSuper UsersEarly adoptersUse their clinics as Pilot SitesExpend extra resources for their

success

Office Staff Of PhysicianInvaluable information and Support for

EMRInvolvement is imperative

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Organizational Approach to EMROther Physician SupportHelp DeskImportant to have staff that understands technology.

Clinical LiaisonsVital link between Information system and Physician

EMR AssistantsData Entry

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Future

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Future Work: Continuous Patient Supervision on General Care Floors

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Conclusion

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References

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Thank You !

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Thank you !