1. Use patient care technologies, communication techniques, and electronic charting systems competently when providing safe, quality care to adults and older adults who require illness and disease management.
(FYI can you please pick either , central line dressing, . NG TUBE specimen collection or any clinical activities that happen in a nursing home.)
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Electronic Health Records (EHRs) provide both benefits and drawbacks. Create a “Pros” versus “Cons” table and include at least 3 items for each list. Next to each item, provide a brief rationale as to why you selected to include it on the respective list.
Refer to the Stage 3 objectives for Meaningful Use. Select two objectives to research further. In your own words, provide a brief discussion as to how the objective may impact your role as an APN in clinical practice.
Stage 3 objectives to choose from:
Protect electronic protected health information
Generate and transmit prescriptions electronically
Implement clinical decision
Use computerized provider order
Provide patient with electronic access to their health information and patient-specific education
Use Certified EHR Technology (CEHRT) to support coordination of care
Use health information exchange to support care transitions and referrals