Technology and Healthcare Administration and Management



Technology and Healthcare Administration and Management

Introduction

The patient medical records are the legal documentation of a patient's medical condition, managed and kept by then nurses. The documentation and management of these patient records is the crucial step of the health care process. The past practice involves the manual writing of the patient records, ad keeping them safe. The records are usually documented by the nurses and kept in confidentiality. However, with the advancements in the health care technology, the newer practice of electronic records (ER) prevail the health care system prominently.

This assignment has compared the manual records with the electronic based records in the health care system. The assignment also discusses the importance of one over another in terms of patient care and administration of the therapeutic process. A real life example will also be provided, keeping the name of the hospital and patient unambiguous, to ensure protect anonymity.

Discussion

Comparison of Electronic Records And Manual Records

Properties

Electronic Records

Manual Records

Information entry

The manual records require a professional to manually write down the information on paper based medical records.

In ER the information is recorded using information technology through computerized devices by the health care professionals.

Occupation of space

The manual records occupy more space in the health care system for the maintenance.

ER are maintained in the electronic databases, therefore, they do not occupy greater space.

Management of records

Paper records are hard to manage. The records are more likely to acquire damage due to accidental conditions. Misplacing them can result in sever conflicts within the organization

ER's are easily manageable. They can be stored in the electronic databases and can be reviewed whenever required.

Predictability

The manual records are completely dependent on the knowledge of the health care professionals documenting them, in terms of assessment of the possible drug interactions and treatment outcomes

ER have the ability to recognize ...