Leveraging Health Information Technicians in Electronic Health Record Implementation and Optimization

Authors: Faisal Meshari Mohammed Alnefiai, Bander Mana Arishi, Saeed mubarak almadhi, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Ghamd, Hashem Musaad Alzahrani, Waleed Saeed Almalki, Turki Dhawi AlOtibi

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: The successful implementation and optimization of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems are critical for healthcare organizations to enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and achieve meaningful use objectives. Health Information Technicians (HITs) play a pivotal role in this process, contributing their expertise in various areas such as system deployment, data migration, workflow integration, data integrity, security, compliance, and user training. This paper explores the essential contributions of HITs in EHR implementation and optimization, highlighting their roles and responsibilities at each stage of the process. It examines the critical tasks performed by HITs, including system configuration, data conversion, interface development, workflow analysis and redesign, security and compliance assessments, and end-user training and support. By leveraging the specialized skills and knowledge of HITs, healthcare organizations can ensure a seamless transition to EHR systems, optimize clinical workflows, maintain data accuracy and integrity, and foster user adoption and proficiency. The paper also discusses challenges and best practices in effectively utilizing HITs throughout the EHR implementation and optimization journey.

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Paper Id: 230757

Published On: 2021-01-01

Published In: Volume 9, Issue 1, January-February 2021

Cite This: Leveraging Health Information Technicians in Electronic Health Record Implementation and Optimization - Faisal Meshari Mohammed Alnefiai, Bander Mana Arishi, Saeed mubarak almadhi, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Ghamd, Hashem Musaad Alzahrani, Waleed Saeed Almalki, Turki Dhawi AlOtibi - IJIRMPS Volume 9, Issue 1, January-February 2021.

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