At times the process of designing state reporting systems seems to neglect the perspective of software vendors and local health agencies. Often state requirements are promulgated via a set of forms to be filled out, even though the submission in this era is typically electronic. But the data on the forms is only as good as [...]
Local health agencies have been reporting to their state counterparts for decades. Of course state health agencies have an important role to play in the public health system, as they set policy through legislation and regulation, and dispense funds. The natural consequence of policy and funding is reporting, to ensure services are provided and funds properly [...]
If you are wondering how to choose an Electronic Health Record (EHR) software, follow these tips to have the best chance of finding the right one for you: 1. Don’t do it alone: assemble your team Don’t make the mistake that other agencies, schools, and programs have made, which is to have a small group [...]
HIPAA Rules for Client Privacy HIPAA states that patients have the right to their own information. As long as you only have that client’s records open, which when in the home, you should only have their record open, let them sit where they can see the screen. There are some simple things you can do [...]