8. Consider this example of how EHRs can improve the quality of patient care (‘Improving patient safety and outcomes”).

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8. Consider this example of how EHRs can improve the quality of
patient care (‘Improving patient safety and outcomes”). A
healthcare facility wishes to find out if a new, more expensive
diabetes medication (Medication B) is lowering the weight and Hgb
A1C lab values for patients more than the traditional medication
(Medication A). When reviewing patients’ charts to compare diabetes
patients on Medication A versus Medication B: a. What coded or
structured data would you look for under the Problems tab in the
patient’s chart to help answer this question? Choose the best
answer.
i. A problem of diabetes ii.
Patient weight iii.
An active order for Medication A OR Medication B
iv. Hbg A1C
b. What coded or structured data would you look for under the
Orders tab in the patient’s chart to help answer this question?
Choose the best answer.
i. A problem of diabetes
ii. Patient weight
iii. An active order for Medication A OR Medication B
iv. Hbg A1C value
c. What coded or structured data would you look for under the
Labs tab in the patient’s chart to help answer this question?
Choose the best answer. i. A problem of diabetes
ii. Patient weight
iii. An active order for Medication A OR Medication B
iv. Hbg A1C value
d. What coded or structured data would you look for under the
Vitals tab in the patient’s chart to help answer this question?
Choose the best answer. i. A problem of diabetes
ii. Patient weight
iii. An active order for Medication A OR Medication B
iv. Hbg A1C value