Implementing Health Information Systems: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Western Governors University

When Hospital Systems Merge Gone are the days of searching through pages and pages of orders to find that one order that is needed, tri-fold assessment sheets, writing and re-writing Medication Administration Records (MAR) and handwriting plans of care for the patient. As technology advances healthcare systems must keep up with current advances and adapt to the everchanging environment. They must do so while simultaneously protecting patients Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rights. This has become increasingly difficult as predators are smarter than ever and can hack just about any program and system out there. Advantages and Disadvantages Utilizing...