What is EMR? Explain the EMRAM model in details.

Ans. EMR:

        EMR stands for electronic medical record, digital record that almost like paper record. In the individual medical practice, EMR include the medical history and treatment of patient. By multiple health care providers, patient data can be saved and recorded at long time period by implementing the EMR. EMR are develop to give help to different organizations in raged of precise care and efficiency. It keep check and balance of patient through screening and monitoring the requirements of patient related to its vaccinations and prevention checkups.

       EMRAM is considering a track record or road map to check the maturity and effectiveness of EMR adoption. Around the world related to their electronic medical records capabilities, the HIMSS analytics electronic medical record adoption model make effective in algorithms and methodologies that score hospitals automatically. The adoption and utilization of electronic model records functions are measured in eight steps model. That provides a paperless environment to all the organization by using latest technologies and enhances the care of patient at every step. Helpful tools with expert advisors are available in the organization every time. Step 0: all three ancillaries not installed. step 1:PACS;digital non –DICOM image management. Laboratory, pharmacy and radiology information system. Step 2: basic security, CDR. Step3: allied and nursing health documentation, security role base. Step 4: basic business continuity, CPOE with CDS nursing health documentation. Step 5: structured templates used for physician documentation, device protection. Step 6 : risk reporting, full CDS,blood product, human milk administration. Step 7: privacy and security with complete EMR, disaster recovery, data analysis and governance.