Impact dr smiths incomplete records can have on quality

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Birmingham Hospital transitioned to an EHR over a month ago. Training was scheduled for the physicians, but Dr. Smith is reluctant to use the system because he is unfamiliar with using computers and he missed the training. He is now significantly behind in completing his deficient records because he does not know how to access the system. He has 20 charts that are more than 30 days' delinquent. Most of the deficiencies are missing electronic signatures on dictated reports.

1. What can the HIM director do to relieve some of Dr. Smith's anxieties about using the EHR?

2. Explain the impact Dr. Smith's incomplete records can have on the quality and accuracy of the documentation of a patient's treatment.

3. What penalties could the hospital impose on Dr. Smith if he continues to have delinquent records?

Reference no: EM133587402

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