In this discussion, you will confront the challenges of teaching physicians and clinical staff about the new EHR, including their requirements for protecting patient information. Using your own research, you will take a position on what a leader should do to encourage support for the new practices.
The new EHR system for physicians and other clinical staff must meet the following mandates and requirements:
The HIPAA Security Rule mandates that hospitals implement technical safeguards and workstation security policies to protect PHI, such as automatic logoff of an EHR session after a predetermined period of inactivity.
Additionally, the CMS Medicaid EHR Incentive Program requires that healthcare organizations implement computerized provider order entry (CPOE) to successfully attest to meaningful use. CPOE enables providers to electronically enter and share medical information, treatments, and orders, rather than doing so manually, in order to reduce errors and improve efficiency and safety.
Interpret what these legal regulations mean for Mercy Vale Medical Center. Then design an approach to teaching physicians and clinical staff about these two practices or features related to the new EHR. When designing this approach, you will simply provide an overview; you are not required to provide specific details. As a leader, how can you encourage acceptance of these features? Include some collaborative elements to gain buy-in.
In addition, using your own research, provide current arguments and/or statistics to support your position that it is important to comply with these two requirements.
Graduate Discussion Rubric
Overview
Your active participation in the discussions is essential to your overall success this term. Discussion questions will help you make meaningful connections between the course content and the larger concepts of the course. These discussions give you a chance to express your own thoughts, ask questions, and gain insight from your peers and instructor.
Directions
For each discussion, you must create one initial post and follow up with at least two response posts.
For your initial post, do the following:
Write a post of 1 to 2 paragraphs.
In Module One, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
In Modules Two through Ten, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
Consider content from other parts of the course where appropriate. Use proper citation methods for your discipline when referencing scholarly or popular sources.
For your response posts, do the following:
Reply to at least two classmates outside of your own initial post thread.
In Module One, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
In Modules Two through Ten, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
Demonstrate more depth and thought than saying things like “I agree” or “You are wrong.” Guidance is provided for you in the discussion prompt.