Drawing from course material, describe in detail your Steps for Solving Ethical Problems. Compare and contrast your steps with how ethical decisions are made in your organization (past or present). o Requirements: Write a 3-page essay in APA format with proper citations and reference listings. You should explain, support, and analyze the topic using the text(s), Scripture, and other material (if appropriate).
Chapter 5 (Ruddell text) Chapters 4 and 5 (Grudem text) Foreword (by Sherron Watkins), Section 1: Part 1 – Case 1 and Essay 1; Case 2 and Essay 2 (Arbogast text)
Competency 2: Evaluate the strategies for EHR design and implementation in the SDLC.
Identify the requirements for a successful EHR implementation.
Competency 3: Evaluate the role that data and technology standards play in implementation and
maintenance of an electronic health record (EHR) system.
Identify the organizations involved in setting standards for EHR systems.
Competency 4: Analyze the implications of an increase in data sharing resulting from EHR adoption in various
health care settings.
Compare and contrast EHR applications.
Evaluate strategies for assuring that EHRs promote secure and efficient patient data-sharing among
PHRs and HIEs.
Describe ways to optimize the use of EHR data within the health care environment.
Competency 5: Communicate in a professional manner to support health data management.
Follow APA style and formatting guidelines for citations and references.
Preparation
EHR Go
Complete these specific EHR Go activities before beginning Assessment 4. You will be incorporating information
from these activities into your assessment:
Identify the requirements for a successful EHR implementation.
Competency 3: Evaluate the role that data and technology standards play in implementation and
maintenance of an electronic health record (EHR) system.
Identify the organizations involved in setting standards for EHR systems.
Competency 4: Analyze the implications of an increase in data sharing resulting from EHR adoption in various
health care settings.
Compare and contrast EHR applications.
Evaluate strategies for assuring that EHRs promote secure and efficient patient data-sharing among
PHRs and HIEs.
Describe ways to optimize the use of EHR data within the health care environment.
Competency 5: Communicate in a professional manner to support health data management.
Follow APA style and formatting guidelines for citations and references.
Preparation
EHR Go
Complete these specific EHR Go activities before beginning Assessment 4. You will be incorporating information
from these activities into your assessment:
In this activity you will review data in a patient’s chart to identify missing or incomplete data.
EHR Go: Introduction to Chart Deficiencies
This activity will provide you with a chance to register a new patient.
EHR Go: New Patient Registration A.
Case Studies
For Assessment 4, select two case studies that are different from the ones you selected for your previous
assessments. This time, choose two case studies for analysis that use different EHRs in a physician office
environment. Your work in this assessment focuses on issues surrounding how EHRs interact with patients, other
health information systems, and others external to the health care organization.
Analyze your selected case study and then incorporate appropriate elements into your assessment. Remember:
Choosing case studies that allow you to meet the assessment’s scoring guide criteria is your responsibility.
HealthIT.gov. (n.d.). Case studies. Retrieved from https://www.healthit.gov/case-studies
At this link, you will find EHR implementation stories from providers around the country. In addition,
case studies from specific categories, such as meaningful use and health information exchange, are
provided. On the left hand side of the screen, be sure to click the + sign to open the list of case
studies.
Michigan State Medical Society. (n.d.). EMR in physician practices: A summary of 14 case studies to guide
Michigan physicians [PDF]. Retrieved from
https://www.msms.org/Portals/0/Documents/MSMS/Resources/For_Practices/HIT/EMR_Case_Studies.pdf
These studies fill a gap in research by providing physicians with examples of adoption by practices of
various sizes and settings.
Capella Library Databases.
This link takes you to a list of all Capella Library databases. Within this list, PubMed Central is a good
resource for case studies. Search electronic health records to get started.
EHR Go: Introduction to Chart Deficiencies
This activity will provide you with a chance to register a new patient.
EHR Go: New Patient Registration A.
Case Studies
For Assessment 4, select two case studies that are different from the ones you selected for your previous
assessments. This time, choose two case studies for analysis that use different EHRs in a physician office
environment. Your work in this assessment focuses on issues surrounding how EHRs interact with patients, other
health information systems, and others external to the health care organization.
Analyze your selected case study and then incorporate appropriate elements into your assessment. Remember:
Choosing case studies that allow you to meet the assessment’s scoring guide criteria is your responsibility.
HealthIT.gov. (n.d.). Case studies. Retrieved from https://www.healthit.gov/case-studies
At this link, you will find EHR implementation stories from providers around the country. In addition,
case studies from specific categories, such as meaningful use and health information exchange, are
provided. On the left hand side of the screen, be sure to click the + sign to open the list of case
studies.
Michigan State Medical Society. (n.d.). EMR in physician practices: A summary of 14 case studies to guide
Michigan physicians [PDF]. Retrieved from
https://www.msms.org/Portals/0/Documents/MSMS/Resources/For_Practices/HIT/EMR_Case_Studies.pdf
These studies fill a gap in research by providing physicians with examples of adoption by practices of
various sizes and settings.
Capella Library Databases.
This link takes you to a list of all Capella Library databases. Within this list, PubMed Central is a good
resource for case studies. Search electronic health records to get started.
Independent Research
If you are less familiar with EHRs, you may wish to conduct additional independent research. The suggested
resources provide a good starting point. You may also wish to consult the Health Care Administration
Undergraduate Library Research Guide for research tips and help in identifying current, scholarly and/or
authoritative sources.
Instructions
The HIM student group at the local college has asked you, an EHR implementation specialist, to judge a debate for
them. To practice their analytical skills, they decided to hold a debate using three different case studies (one for
each team). One of the case studies has already been selected for you. You are to judge the debate on how well
they analyzed the case study, presented the information, and used examples from the classroom EHR Go. The
ultimate goal of the debate is to perform an in-depth analysis of three EHR systems for potential implementation in
a 25-provider physician office.
Based on your reading of the case studies, your experience using the EHR in the course and/or in the workplace,
and your independent research, complete a scoring guide checklist that can be used to judge the debate between
the three teams, each presenting a different EHR product. Be sure that you scoring guide checklist includes specific
examples from the case studies and EHR Go that you will be looking for during the debate.
To begin, download the EHR Scoring Guide Checklist [XLSX].
At a minimum, your scoring guide checklist needs to provide at least two examples of all of the following:EHR Applications.
Personal Health Record (PHR) Strategies.
What strategies does the EHR employ to ensure secure and efficient patient data-sharing among
PHRs?
HIE Strategies.
What strategies does the EHR employ to ensure secure and efficient patient data-sharing among HIEs?
Optimization.
Challenges.
Requirements for Successful Implementation.
Organizations That Set Standards for the EHR.
Standards for the Electronic Health Record.
Case Study Reference.
Notes:
The scoring guide checklist for the first team has been completed for you as an example. Be sure to complete
both remaining columns.
This scoring guide checklist is a tool you may find useful in the workplace for organizations considering
upgrading an existing EHR system or implementing a new one.
Additional Requirements
Length: 1–page EHR Scoring Guide Checklist template in Excel.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Format: Use the EHR Scoring Guide Checklist Template provided.
If you are less familiar with EHRs, you may wish to conduct additional independent research. The suggested
resources provide a good starting point. You may also wish to consult the Health Care Administration
Undergraduate Library Research Guide for research tips and help in identifying current, scholarly and/or
authoritative sources.
Instructions
The HIM student group at the local college has asked you, an EHR implementation specialist, to judge a debate for
them. To practice their analytical skills, they decided to hold a debate using three different case studies (one for
each team). One of the case studies has already been selected for you. You are to judge the debate on how well
they analyzed the case study, presented the information, and used examples from the classroom EHR Go. The
ultimate goal of the debate is to perform an in-depth analysis of three EHR systems for potential implementation in
a 25-provider physician office.
Based on your reading of the case studies, your experience using the EHR in the course and/or in the workplace,
and your independent research, complete a scoring guide checklist that can be used to judge the debate between
the three teams, each presenting a different EHR product. Be sure that you scoring guide checklist includes specific
examples from the case studies and EHR Go that you will be looking for during the debate.
To begin, download the EHR Scoring Guide Checklist [XLSX].
At a minimum, your scoring guide checklist needs to provide at least two examples of all of the following:EHR Applications.
Personal Health Record (PHR) Strategies.
What strategies does the EHR employ to ensure secure and efficient patient data-sharing among
PHRs?
HIE Strategies.
What strategies does the EHR employ to ensure secure and efficient patient data-sharing among HIEs?
Optimization.
Challenges.
Requirements for Successful Implementation.
Organizations That Set Standards for the EHR.
Standards for the Electronic Health Record.
Case Study Reference.
Notes:
The scoring guide checklist for the first team has been completed for you as an example. Be sure to complete
both remaining columns.
This scoring guide checklist is a tool you may find useful in the workplace for organizations considering
upgrading an existing EHR system or implementing a new one.
Additional Requirements
Length: 1–page EHR Scoring Guide Checklist template in Excel.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Format: Use the EHR Scoring Guide Checklist Template provided.
APA: Provide citations and references in current APA style and format. This guide is a good refresher on APA
style and formatting guidelines: APA Style and Format.
Preparation
EHR Go
Complete these specific EHR Go activities before beginning Assessment 4. You will be incorporating information
from these activities into your assessment:
In this activity you will review data in a patient’s chart to identify missing or incomplete data.
EHR Go: Introduction to Chart Deficiencies.
This activity will provide you with a chance to register a new patient.
EHR Go: New Patient Registration A.
Case Studies
For Assessment 4, select two case studies that are different from the ones you selected for your previous
assessments. This time, choose two case studies for analysis that use different EHRs in a physician office
environment. Your work in this assessment focuses on issues surrounding how EHRs interact with patients, other
health information systems, and others external to the health care organization.
Analyze your selected case study and then incorporate appropriate elements into your assessment. Remember:
Choosing case studies that allow you to meet the assessment’s scoring guide criteria is your responsibility.
HealthIT.gov. (n.d.). Case studies. Retrieved from https://www.healthit.gov/case-studies
style and formatting guidelines: APA Style and Format.
Preparation
EHR Go
Complete these specific EHR Go activities before beginning Assessment 4. You will be incorporating information
from these activities into your assessment:
In this activity you will review data in a patient’s chart to identify missing or incomplete data.
EHR Go: Introduction to Chart Deficiencies.
This activity will provide you with a chance to register a new patient.
EHR Go: New Patient Registration A.
Case Studies
For Assessment 4, select two case studies that are different from the ones you selected for your previous
assessments. This time, choose two case studies for analysis that use different EHRs in a physician office
environment. Your work in this assessment focuses on issues surrounding how EHRs interact with patients, other
health information systems, and others external to the health care organization.
Analyze your selected case study and then incorporate appropriate elements into your assessment. Remember:
Choosing case studies that allow you to meet the assessment’s scoring guide criteria is your responsibility.
HealthIT.gov. (n.d.). Case studies. Retrieved from https://www.healthit.gov/case-studies
At this link, you will find EHR implementation stories from providers around the country. In addition,
case studies from specific categories, such as meaningful use and health information exchange, are
provided. On the left hand side of the screen, be sure to click the + sign to open the list of case
studies.​
Michigan State Medical Society. (n.d.). EMR in physician practices: A summary of 14 case studies to guide
Michigan physicians [PDF]. Retrieved from
https://www.msms.org/Portals/0/Documents/MSMS/Resources/For_Practices/HIT/EMR_Case_Studies.pdf
These studies fill a gap in research by providing physicians with examples of adoption by practices of
various sizes and settings.
Capella Library Databases.
This link takes you to a list of all Capella Library databases. Within this list, PubMed Central is a good
resource for case studies. Search electronic health records to get started.
Independent Research
If you are less familiar with EHRs, you may wish to conduct additional independent research. The suggested
resources provide a good starting point. You may also wish to consult the Health Care Administration
Undergraduate Library Research Guide for research tips and help in identifying current, scholarly and/or
authoritative sources.
Instructions
The HIM student group at the local college has asked you, an EHR implementation specialist, to judge a debate for
them. To practice their analytical skills, they decided to hold a debate using three different case studies (one for
each team). One of the case studies has already been selected for you. You are to judge the debate on how well
case studies from specific categories, such as meaningful use and health information exchange, are
provided. On the left hand side of the screen, be sure to click the + sign to open the list of case
studies.​
Michigan State Medical Society. (n.d.). EMR in physician practices: A summary of 14 case studies to guide
Michigan physicians [PDF]. Retrieved from
https://www.msms.org/Portals/0/Documents/MSMS/Resources/For_Practices/HIT/EMR_Case_Studies.pdf
These studies fill a gap in research by providing physicians with examples of adoption by practices of
various sizes and settings.
Capella Library Databases.
This link takes you to a list of all Capella Library databases. Within this list, PubMed Central is a good
resource for case studies. Search electronic health records to get started.
Independent Research
If you are less familiar with EHRs, you may wish to conduct additional independent research. The suggested
resources provide a good starting point. You may also wish to consult the Health Care Administration
Undergraduate Library Research Guide for research tips and help in identifying current, scholarly and/or
authoritative sources.
Instructions
The HIM student group at the local college has asked you, an EHR implementation specialist, to judge a debate for
them. To practice their analytical skills, they decided to hold a debate using three different case studies (one for
each team). One of the case studies has already been selected for you. You are to judge the debate on how well
they analyzed the case study, presented the information, and used examples from the classroom EHR Go. The
ultimate goal of the debate is to perform an in-depth analysis of three EHR systems for potential implementation in
a 25-provider physician office.
Based on your reading of the case studies, your experience using the EHR in the course and/or in the workplace,
and your independent research, complete a scoring guide checklist that can be used to judge the debate between
the three teams, each presenting a different EHR product. Be sure that you scoring guide checklist includes specific
examples from the case studies and EHR Go that you will be looking for during the debate.
To begin, download the EHR Scoring Guide Checklist [XLSX].
At a minimum, your scoring guide checklist needs to provide at least two examples of all of the following:
EHR Applications.
Personal Health Record (PHR) Strategies.
What strategies does the EHR employ to ensure secure and efficient patient data-sharing among
PHRs?
HIE Strategies.
What strategies does the EHR employ to ensure secure and efficient patient data-sharing among HIEs?
Optimization.
Challenges.
Requirements for Successful Implementation.
Organizations That Set Standards for the EHR.
Standards for the Electronic Health Record.
ultimate goal of the debate is to perform an in-depth analysis of three EHR systems for potential implementation in
a 25-provider physician office.
Based on your reading of the case studies, your experience using the EHR in the course and/or in the workplace,
and your independent research, complete a scoring guide checklist that can be used to judge the debate between
the three teams, each presenting a different EHR product. Be sure that you scoring guide checklist includes specific
examples from the case studies and EHR Go that you will be looking for during the debate.
To begin, download the EHR Scoring Guide Checklist [XLSX].
At a minimum, your scoring guide checklist needs to provide at least two examples of all of the following:
EHR Applications.
Personal Health Record (PHR) Strategies.
What strategies does the EHR employ to ensure secure and efficient patient data-sharing among
PHRs?
HIE Strategies.
What strategies does the EHR employ to ensure secure and efficient patient data-sharing among HIEs?
Optimization.
Challenges.
Requirements for Successful Implementation.
Organizations That Set Standards for the EHR.
Standards for the Electronic Health Record.
The scoring guide checklist for the first team has been completed for you as an example. Be sure to complete
both remaining columns.
This scoring guide checklist is a tool you may find useful in the workplace for organizations considering
upgrading an existing EHR system or implementing a new one.
Additional Requirements
Length: 1–page EHR Scoring Guide Checklist template in Excel.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Format: Use the EHR Scoring Guide Checklist Template provided.
APA: Provide citations and references in current APA style and format. This guide is a good refresher on APA
style and formatting guidelines: APA Style and Format.
both remaining columns.
This scoring guide checklist is a tool you may find useful in the workplace for organizations considering
upgrading an existing EHR system or implementing a new one.
Additional Requirements
Length: 1–page EHR Scoring Guide Checklist template in Excel.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Format: Use the EHR Scoring Guide Checklist Template provided.
APA: Provide citations and references in current APA style and format. This guide is a good refresher on APA
style and formatting guidelines: APA Style and Format.