Electronic Deficiency Management

The Health Information Management department staff plays a vital role in record assembly, analysis and, most importantly, deficiency management. There is a need to stay consistent and ensure that the HIM departments are in compliance with state and federal regulations. Healthcare facilities are currently transitioning or are already transitioned to using an EHR or various software products to help streamline medical record deficiencies.

Perform research via internet, library resources, journals etc. on various healthcare facilities and the need to transition to an Electronic Deficiency Management system.

Your paper should be a minimum of 1 page long and utilize 2 resources represented in the APA style.

Please address the following in your paper:

• What was the factor’s driving the need for a deficiency management system?
• List at least two barriers to implementing an electronic deficiency management system.
• What would be some of the benefits of implementing a deficiency system?
• Looking at the current state of technology where do you see our profession and technology going in the next 5-10 years? What areas of technology would you like to see progress in our industry?