Date of Award
2018
Document Type
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
Committee Chair
Susan Alexander
Committee Member
Catherine Reisenberg
Subject(s)
Nurses--In-service training, Medical records--Data processing
Abstract
Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems have been implemented throughout healthcare settings over the last few years, and clinicians rely on these systems to obtain information about patients, make clinical decisions, and deliver safe and appropriate care. Health information technology systems have downtime episodes both due to scheduled maintenance or unforeseen circumstances. The ability to deliver safe and effective care during downtimes is important, but training on downtime preparation is rarely included for healthcare staff. Training programs specifically designed on how to function during EHR downtimes, offered during nursing orientations, are needed to improve patient care and safety during potentially stressful situations.
Recommended Citation
Sano, Jeffery M., "Using a best practice approach for EHR downtime guidance in onboarding of nurses" (2018). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). 21.
https://louis.uah.edu/uah-dnp/21