Implementing Electronic Health Records

In this writing assignment, you will be writing a one- to two-page paper explaining the implementation of electronic health records.

Step 1 Reflect on your involvement with the implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) in the clinical setting (either as a practicing nurse or as a student in the clinical setting).

If you have not used an EHR, think about how you might implement an EHR in your practice setting. Answer the questions in Step 2 using this hypothetical EHR system.

Step 2 Address the following topics in your paper:

Explain at least three functional considerations to take into account when implementing an EHR.
Explain the regulatory considerations for implementing EHRs.
Explain interoperability. Why is interoperability important?
Explain data integrity. Why is data integrity important?
Explain why the security of data is important when implementing an EHR.
Explain the legal concerns surrounding the implementation of EHRs.
Cite any sources in APA format.