Using the EHR Configuration

Learning Objectives
1. Recognize the value of having a systematic approach to pre-rounding
2. Explain how any given piece of information can be retrieved via multiple pathways in the EHR
3. Define a workflow and how an EHR configuration can drive workflow
4. Discuss a basic framework for balancing thoroughness and efficiency
5. Recognize that some information may be better collected outside the EHR

0.25 Credit

AMA EHR Workflow Learning Series

Activity Information and Disclosures

Published Online: August 19, 2021 Interactive Course

Julian Genkins, MD^a;

Burke Mamlin, MD^b

Author Affiliations

^aFellow, Clinical Informatics, Hospitalist, Department of Internal Medicine, Stanford Health Care
^bAssociate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine; Program Director, Regenstrief Institute Clinical Informatics Fellowship; Research Investigator, Regenstrief Institute

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Within the EHR Workflow Learning Series medical students will learn systematic and efficient ways to transform an electronic health record (EHR) into their ally. In this micro learning course about using the EHR configuration during pre-rounding you will learn how to recognize the value of having a systematic approach to pre-rounding, explain how any given piece of information can be retrieved via multiple pathways in the EHR, and define a workflow and how an EHR configuration can drive workflow. You will also learn how to discuss a basic framework for balancing thoroughness and efficiency and how to recognize that some information may be better collected outside the EHR.

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Using the EHR Configuration

Electronic Health Record (EHR) CME

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