EHR Training - Ignore at Your Own Peril!

  EHR training is the most vital part of EHR implementation. If you've used an EHR system in the past, and you've done so without the proper training, you know some of the problems that can arise by doing so. There are many reasons behind ensuring that yourself, as well as every member of your staff receives the right EHR training, which will not only result in a successful transition for your practice, but it will also make the entire transition much easier. Increase Your Level Of EfficiencyTraining your staff on how to use your EHR system will answer many of the questions they might have, while it ensures that their workdays remain productive. Too many practitioners allow their staff to learn by trial and error because of the amount of training that most EHR vendors recommend. While it might seem to be saving your practice money to plan for only one or two days of training, when your staff doesn't feel comfortable with the system, their efficiency level will decrease, costing you money in the long run. For example, entering information into a patient's chart might only require one of two clicks of the mouse. If your staff is unaware of the shortcuts, it might take them five clicks in order to find the right area of the chart. Maintain Patient SafetyAbove all, your main concern is the safety of your patients. Therefore, it's crucial for you and your staff to understand the various areas of the EHR that contain sensitive patient data that cannot be ignored. An ...
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