Simplifying and Supporting Health Records Management
By Holly Foreman
The advent of electronic health records systems (EHRs) held much promise for the ease and accessibility of data. Unfortunately, in the more than four decades of use, they have not always made daily functions easier for caregivers and providers.
The AMA has identified the following as some challenges of EHRs: [1]
Data Entry
Alerting
Visual Display
Availability of Information
Repetitive, manual data entry offers a host of options for errors by caregivers, including the potential for vital data to not be recorded. Long shifts, case overload, and fatigue can frequently introduce human error with critical results. A platform like CareMeda’s, where many vitals measurements can be automatically recorded and easily referenced, is ideal to alleviate workload constraints and the factor of human errors. Many devices exist for such measurements, such as sleep pads and smart scales, as well as various wearables.
Visual displays play a key role in the accessibility, interpretation, and application of information. If a display is cluttered or doesn’t provide first-look comprehension, then it’s not living up to its expected purpose. A platform where all patient information, trends, diagnoses and care plans can be easily accessed and comprehended is key to maximizing safety and effectiveness.
Some EHRs automate or default to information that can be unpredictable or unexpected. But when working in a rapidly changing environment, caregivers need a solution that allows them to quickly get the full picture of a patient’s history and trends. This fully customizable platform allows the provider to integrate all functions as needed for their specific application. Then, the CareMeda platform aggregates and presents wellness data in an easily accessed format, to the benefit of both patient and provider.
The CareMeda Connect Dashboard is a beautifully integrated platform that allows care teams to remotely monitor health data in real time. Trends and health alerts can be viewed for multiple patients at one time, or drilled down to a granular level for individual patients. Caregivers can even connect remotely with patients for a one-touch check in directly from the Dashboard. It is fully customizable and can be installed on any computer or mobile device.
The upcoming availability of customizable alerting is another foundation of CareMeda’s connected care platform. With standard and customizable ranges, providers and caregivers can be alerted when patients’ vital readings trend out of normal.
For Providers, the CareMeda Connect Dashboard simplifies remote visits. Through the use of wearable and mobile technology, providers can access real-time vitals measurements during the visit, as well as see long term data trends. The Dashboard further aids in the evaluation of clinical status by making it possible for providers to send customizable wellness surveys to patients. Visit notes can be made directly in the dashboard, allowing for more accuracy and less repetitive data entry.
Simply put, providers need a streamlined system that presents extensive data and wellness trends in an easily accessed manner. Quality of care can then be improved, and provider burnout reduced. The CareMeda platform proudly addresses many of the challenges of EHRs to provide a solution that is accessible and comprehensive, while maximizing labor effectiveness and reducing the potential for errors.
CareMeda invites you to join in ongoing discussion on topics affecting the health care and aged care industries such as:
Staffing shortages
Health records management
Patient and family engagement
Telehealth shortcomings and benefits
Improvements in elder care
Hospital-At-Home
Remote care for chronic illness
Self-Triage and Patient Kiosks