Discussion Board Topic -Meditech VLab Reflection: For this discussion, you will reflect on and share your experiences navigating the drchrono modules in the Vlab. Answer the following two questions, and then continue your reflection using some of the possible prompts listed below.
How do you think the adoption of the EHR, and other information systems, have impacted the HIM department?
Describe the ways an information system can improve the efficiency of the HIM department.
Prompts: What did you like about the EHR? What did you dislike? Compare to previous EHRs you may have used/experienced. What did you learn from the lessons? Is there anything you feel that are missing from the lessons? Is there anything you are confused about? Did you learn anything to better prepare you as an HIM professional?
Textbook information:
Sayles, N.B. & Kavanaugh-Burke, L. (2021). Introduction to information systems for health
information technology, 4th edition. AHIMA Press. ISBN# 9781584267423
Foley, D. M. (2020). Health information management case studies, 2nd edition. AHIMA Press.
ISBN# 9781584267690
AHIMA VLab (online virtual lab)
