Features in EMR

What are the must have features in your EMR

1. Customizable EMR Templates:-

• One of the best features in electronic medical record systems is the ability to create templates. Expect a good EMR to have easy-to-use templates where you can fill in the information quickly.

• Templates will speed up the charting process so that you get it done in only a few taps, while also creating easy to view patient data for quick referencing.

• You should also make sure you have the ability to create your own templates – as no two practices are exactly the same.

• That way, you can save your own frequently used information so that when you see patients with similar diagnoses you can speed up the entire workflow process.

2. Reporting & 24/7 Access:-

• Make sure the EMR system is available 24/7 from anywhere – this means it’s built on a web-based platform (cloud hosting) so that you can access it on any device (web, mobile or tablet) from anywhere you have an internet connection.

3. Scheduling Features:-

• Scheduling should be done inside EMR systems so that you can easily keep track of appointments.

• If your scheduling system is kept inside your EMR then anytime you schedule an appointment or a follow-up or reminder, you’ll have the ability to notify your patients immediately.

• This really helps save time in the office as well decrease the amount of missed appointments.

4. E-Prescriptions:-The ability to quickly send prescriptions and authorize refills is a great feature to look for in EMR systems.

The online generated prescription directly go to their registered Email id and mobile number.

5. Patient Portals:-Patient portals are a great way to help educate patients and give them a platform to exchange information with their doctors and speed up their recovery time.

Good electronic medical record systems will provide a secure login for patients where they can easily access:

• Information from their last visit.

• A list of their allergies, immunizations, and medications.

• Recent doctor visits & discharge summaries.

• Appointment scheduling.

• Prescription refill request.

• Contact Information.

6.Lab Integration:-

• If you want to use your EMR to streamline your practice and boost your efficiency then you need to make sure it integrates well with a laboratory, whether the lab is on or off site.

• This will make it easy to monitor the delivery of test samples and track results. The results will automatically be added into the patient’s chart, which saves you time by not having to manually enter each lab/image result.