Quick Learning Guide for Worldvista Computerized Patient Record System Cprs Electronic Health Records Software

"This is a quality piece of work that focuses on success factors implementing an Office Practice Management and Electronic Health Records system."John Moustakakis, CIO, Westchester Medical Center, Hawthorne, NY"An excellent resource for all nurses - especially Advanced Practice Nurses -- considering the selection of an Electronic Health Record system or learning about the implementation process."Nadia Sultana, Clinical Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator, Nursing Informatics Master's and Advanced Certificate Programs, New York University College of Nursing, NYThis guide gives a quick and comprehensive walk through WorldVistA Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) open source software, available as a free download on the WorldVistA website. It is one in a series of quick learning guides on electronic health records (EHR) software published by Technical Consulting & Research, Inc. The material in this guide is based on hands-on testing in a controlled computer environment, field research in clinical settings, and experiences working with leading solution providers and EHR vendors.The quick learning guide uses a structured approach to demonstrate common clinical and practice management functions and how they are supported by EHR software. This resource covers how to install, learn, and use WorldVistA CPRS. It provides practical insights on how WorldVista CPRS is used in different settings. It examines WorldVistA CPRS system strengths and limitations. Especially for new users, it can be overwhelming to navigate and learn the many complex features built into electronic health records software. The quick learning guide provides a concise roadmap of what you need to consider if you are interested in learning or adopting WorldVistA EHR software. The quick learning guide is intended for the following types of readers:Physicians, advanced practice nurses, practice administrators, and other clinical and practice management staff who wish to learn more about WorldVistA software, and what it is like to implement and use it: Lots of actual system screenshots and flow charts are included to depict the user experience, in the absence of hands-on access to the WorldVistA CPRS software. Essential system information is presented in a concise format, sparing the reader hours of painstaking research and time consuming data collection. Educators and students who want or need to learn about EHR software or WorldVistA in particular: This guide shows what clinical and practice management tasks are supported in WorldVistA CPRS and how these tasks are supported. This guide can be used in any undergraduate or graduate level medical informatics course. Health Information Management (HIM) professionals, industry consultants and decision makers: This guide provides information that is useful in evaluating and comparing WorldVistA software with other EHR solutions.Developers of EHR solutions: This guide provides details on features and functions that should be incorporated into an EHR solution. This may aid in the design and development of new EHR solutions or the enhancement of existing ones. FEATURES:- Flowcharts summarizing key concepts- Numerous system screenshots illustrating major features and functions- Step-by-step implementation instructions- Mapping of medical practice activities to WorldVistA CPRS system screens- Vendor and software checklistsTOPICS INCLUDE: Typical workflows in an ambulatory medical practice; hands-on user experience with WorldVistA CPRS; WorldVistA CPRS technology overview; development history of WorldVistA CPRS software; Comparison of WorldVistA to the Veterans Administration VistA EHR software; major system screens; where to find other resources for documentation, training and technical support; potential pitfalls and complications when converting to WorldVistA electronic health records software.