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1. Web Based Electronic Health Records Student's name Institutional affiliation Course number and name Instructor's name Assignment due date  

2. Introduction Web based Electronic Health Record System (EHR) is a digital technological tool that is used in hospitals to store patient data relating to medical records ( Adler-Milstein et al., 2013) . The term implies that the platform provides real-time records and the information is only accessible by authorized personnel. The information stored is specific and relevant to particular patients and makes it easy for clinicians to store, share and access patient data more effectively which improves patient care delivery. Also, it streamlines the workflow of medical practitioners and clinicians.

3. Importance of EHR The system provides real-time information about a specific patient. Enables quick access to medical records and real-time sharing across hospital departments. Provides a guidelines to the practitioner when making recommendations about patient care ( Schenk et al., 2018) . Enhances interactions between patient and their General practitioner. Also, it reduces the medical costs and risks of data loss through improved safety, security, reduced paperwork and decreased duplication.

4. Limitations of EHR system Despite the benefits of the system in improving the flow of healthcare and ehnahcing patient safety, EHR systems have some limitations: It generates a temporary loss of healthcare provider productivity. It may lead to changes in workflow since some members may have difficulties adapting the change. The initial installation costs and maintenance charges are high for some facilities. Some may raise some privacy and security isues related to protection of patient confidential data.

5. Experience with a Web Based EHR While serving as a volunteer at Jameson Community Hospital, I had the opportunity to use 75Health which is a free web-based system. As I interacted with practitioners, I was trained on how to use the software in entering patient data and share it with other personnel. The system is cloud based and uses a web application that cannot be downloaded to smartphones. It is modelled to optimize clinician’s productivity and integrates a seamless user experience ( Schenk et al., 2018) . The services offered by system include recording patient data, decision support tool that guides recommendations, billing and scheduling capabilities.

6. Design of 75Health Web-based EHR The system is a cloud-based database which functions as a website application. The developers haven’t made a downloadable application for computers and smartphones. It has security features such as end-to-end encryption, cloud-computing, firewalls and digital signatures which guarantee its safety. Other network security features that are contained in the system include wireless security, network penetration testing. Multifactor authentication and data loss prevention tools which ensure that patient records are safe and confidentially stored.

7. Also, it is modelled to offer a smooth user-computer interface. Allows the physician/receptionist to enter patient records, share with the OPD clinical officer and monitor the flow of the patient until they are discharged. It stores information through servers and cloud-computing functions that prevent data loss.

8. Experience with a Web Based EHR …. Cont’d 75Health is unique because it has an easy-to-use interface. Also, it offers comprehensive order management features, stores test results, prescriptions and avoids duplication ( Schenk et al., 2018) . It has decision support capabilities which provides alerts and reminders than foster proper clinical practice. It also provides an interactive platform necessary for patient education.

9. Unique Properties of 75Health Offers in-built feature that helps with scheduling for physician appointments. Automated email generation which enables quick and efficient communication. Tracker for diagnostic tests. Immunization and vaccination tracking. Uploading and sharing documents like consent forms, x-ray reports and handouts.

10. Challenges while Convincing providers to use 75Health The platform doesn’t have a downloadable mobile application which makes it difficult to convince the clinicians and patients. The initial set-up of new practitioners is sophisticated and tiresome. In addition, the web software platform cannot be stripped down to a particular feature ( Neves et al., 2020) . Also, not all fields within the facility can be found using the search function which limits the capabilities. Despite being a drug database system, it does not include medications for some complications related to renal failure and toxicities.

11. Challenges while Convincing providers to use 75Health The trial version of the 75Health cannot support file attachment. The system also lacks capability to record details of physical examination and specific parameters such as MUAC and head circumference that could be useful to a pediatrician ( Neves et al., 2020) . The customization features of the software related to electronic prescription needs to be improved for it to be more impressive to the workers. Also, some features of the application are complex to understand and apply including record entering which takes much time.

12. Helpful Features of 75Health The system is easy to use and has the following specific features: Offers automated scheduling abilities, Electronic prescription Electronic billing and payment Tracking of patient performance and treatment monitoring, Guarantees physician-patient communication ( Neves et al., 2020) . Speech Recognition.

13. Benefits for other facilities The use of the platform will benefit the facilities by reducing the loads of paperwork needed for every patient and the potential loss of human errors in the records ( Neves et al., 2020) . The system will also allow practitioners in those facilities to exchange messages with other specialists and store the communication for future reference. It reduces human and clerical errors from illegible handwriting, and misplaced documents ( Schenk et al., 2018) . It promotes productivity of clinicians and physicians which allows them to manage more patients.

14. Impressive Features of the Web Based EHR The system is cloud based . As a result, it can be accessed from any device that is network powered with the reduced need to investing in hardware and other software application ( Schenk et al., 2018) . It also eliminates storage challenges. 2. Message sharing capability . This enhances the ability of a clinician to track patient progress, fix check-up dates with clients and maintain closer ties with healthcare givers.

15. Impressive Features of the Web Based EHR …Cont’d 3. The system is able to store patient records , refer them to other departments and attach files relevant for client treatment. 4. The system supports electronic prescription which reduces errors related to the prescription phase of patient care and promotes performance tracking ( Neves et al., 2020) . 5. Supports uploading of medical practice forms (lab records, X-ray forms and patient consent forms) which improves safety and storage for future reference. 6. In addition, the system is able to track the flow of diagnosis, in case of multidisciplinary stages across the hospital departments.

16. Conclusion The healthcare facilities need to embrace more technological devices and tools to enhance delivery of patient care. Web-Based EHR is one of the digital technological advancements in the healthcare industry that transforms delivery of care. The system is relevant because it allows storage, sharing and reference of patient records which makes patient care quick, and more effective. Also, it reduces possible human errors related to care delivery.

17. References Schenk, E., Schleyer, R., Jones, C. R., Fincham, S., Daratha, K. B., & Monsen, K. A. (2018). Impact of adoption of a comprehensive electronic health record on nursing work and caring efficacy.  CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing ,  36 (7), 331-339. Neves, A. L., Freise, L., Laranjo, L., Carter, A. W., Darzi, A., & Mayer, E. (2020). Impact of providing patients access to electronic health records on quality and safety of care: a systematic review and meta-analysis.  BMJ quality & safety ,  29 (12), 1019-1032. Adler-Milstein, J., & Huckman, R. S. (2013). The impact of electronic health record use on physician productivity.  The American journal of managed care ,  19 (10 Spec No), SP345-52.