Implementing Electronic Health Records

    Write 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.