professionals are able to perform only standardized infection control and isolation reports (M. Jenkins, personal communication, April 25, 2012). Confidentiality is protected against unauthorized access by a login process. The person PowerChart who enters the system must use a valid login name and password. The password is case sensitive and must be changed every 45 days. When a new password is chosen, the system does not say the strength of the password. has the function of automatic log-out. PowerChart emergencies often arise that involve calling a nurse away from the computer,” the “Knowing system time out after a given length of time with no input activity (Thede & Sewell, “will 2010, p. 369). The users of PowerChart a single sign-on for use of clinical information “have systems, which improves work flow and prevents accidental breaches of security and confidentiality” (Thede & Sewell, 2010, p. 369). Proposed changes to PowerChart During the assessment of some system issues have been encountered. PowerChart, To address these problems and improve the system, the following changes are proposed: Wristbands should be embedded with the radio frequency identification (RFID) that will allow the connection with the EHR. This change will PowerChart enhance the accuracy of patient’s identification (Thede & Sewell, 2010). should include clinical decision support that can used to the PowerChart “be provider to double-check their order intent” (Thede & Sewell, 2010, p. 365). To resolve the medication order issue with set times, the system should have various order options (e.g., the time of the last dose of medication given; at what time to
professionals are able to perform only standardized infection control and isolation reports (M. Jenkins, personal communication, April 25, 2012). Confidentiality PowerChart is protected against unauthorized access by a login process. The person who enters the system must use a valid login name and password. The password is case sensitive and must be changed every 45 days. When a new password is chosen, the system does not say the strength of the password. PowerChart has the function of automatic log-out. “Knowing emergencies often arise that involve calling a nurse away from the computer,” the system “will time out after a given length of time with no input activity (Thede & Sewell, 2010, p. 369). The users of PowerChart “have a single sign-on for use of clinical information systems, which improves work flow and prevents accidental breaches of security and confidentiality” (Thede & Sewell, 2010, p. 369). Proposed changes to PowerChart During the assessment of PowerChart, some system issues have been encountered. To address these problems and improve the system, the following changes are proposed: Wristbands should be embedded with the radio frequency identification (RFID) that will allow the connection with the PowerChart EHR. This change will enhance the accuracy of patient’s identification (Thede & Sewell, 2010). PowerChart should include clinical decision support that can “be used to the provider to double-check their order intent” (Thede & Sewell, 2010, p. 365). To resolve the medication order issue with set times, the system should have various order options (e.g., the time of the last dose of medication given; at what time to
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