EHR systems are now in place on all
Palmer campuses. |
The Palmer Chiropractic
Clinic on the West
Campus is the latest of
the Palmer Clinics on
all three campuses to
introduce an electronic
health records (EHR)
system.
Electronic health
records systems have
now been implemented
at Palmer Chiropractic
Clinics in all
three campus communities,
each of
which has also earned
Recognition status
from the National
Committee for Quality
Assurance (NCQA).
Recognized as centers of excellence for chiropractic health
care in their respective communities, the Palmer Clinic in
San Jose officially switched to the EHR system in March of
this year; Davenport introduced its EHR system last fall, and
Florida in April.
“As the capstone of the Doctor of Chiropractic program,
clinical education serves to prepare the graduate for
contemporary chiropractic practice,” says Kurt Wood,
D.C., Davenport ’79, vice chancellor for Clinic Affairs.
“This not only includes evidence-informed, patient-centered
management, but also the proper documentation of delivered
care and treatment,” he adds. “Electronic means of recordkeeping
are quickly becoming the record documentation
standard in health care. As The Trusted Leader in Chiropractic
Education, the Palmer Clinics remain committed to staying
ahead of the curve by providing interns with federallycertified
EHR exposure and experience.”
The EHR systems are certified to meet national Meaningful
Use Criteria, and the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics at each
campus will participate in this program.
“Our participation ensures that our students are exposed to the
current federal requirements that apply to health monitoring and
maintenance for all patients and the technology that is designed
for future healthcare delivery and information sharing,” says
Greg Snow, D.C., West ’90, West Campus dean of Clinics.
“Like the NCQA Back Pain Recognition Program, the Meaningful
Use Criteria focus on patient-centered, evidence-based activities,
thus enhancing our ability to teach and provide the highestquality
patient care.”
Intern Jeff Yeung (left) and Clinician Dr. Randy Waters (right)
access information using the new EHR system during a patient’s
appointment. |
West Campus interns will receive training on the EHR software
(eConnect by Future Health, Inc.) during the latter half of their
9th quarter, so they are familiar with the EHR software prior to
initiating outpatient care.
The College is exploring the feasibility of introducing EHR
training opportunities earlier in the curriculum, so the EHR
is more easily utilized upon entering the student clinic. The
goal is to create a paperless clinic experience (student and
outpatient) by the end of the next fiscal year (June 30, 2013).