EHR/Meaningful Use

Question 1

What professionals are eligible for the Medicare Incentive Program?

Answer 1

Dr of medicine or osteopathy
Dr of oral sgy or dental medicine
Dr of podiatric medicine
Dr of optometry
Chiropractor

Question 2

Stg 1 =
Stg 2 =
Stg 3 =

Answer 2

Data capturing and sharing
Advance clinical processes
Improved outcomes

Question 3

What professionals are eligible for the Medicaid Incentive Program?

Answer 3

physicians
dentists
CNM
NP
PA's practicing in a FQHC or RHC

Question 4

What are the pediatric recommended clinical quality measures?

Answer 4

Appropriate Testing for Children with Pharyngitis
Wt Assessment and Counseling for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents
Chlamydia Screening for Women
Use of Appropriate Medications for Asthma
Childhood Immunization Status
Appropriate Treatment for Children w/URI
F/U Care for Children on ADHD Medication
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Clinical Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Children who have dental decay or cavities

Question 5

What are the Adult Recommended Clinical Quality Measures?

Answer 5

Controlling HTN
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Use of Imaging Studies for Low Back Pain
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Clinical Depression and F/U Plan
Documentation of Current Meds
Preventive Care and Screening: BMI Screening and F/U
Closing the referral loop: Receipt of specialist report
Functional status assessment for complex chronic conditions

Question 6

What are the 13 core objectives?

Answer 6

1. Computerized provider order entry (CPOE)
2. Drug-drug and drug-allergy checks*
3. Maintain an up-to-date problem list of current and active diagnoses*
4. E-Prescribing (eRx)
5. Maintain active medication list*
6. Maintain active medication allergy list*
7. Record demographics*
8. Record and chart changes in vital signs
9. Record smoking status for patients 13 years or older
10. Implement clinical decision support*
11. Provide patients with the ability to view, download, or transmit their health information online*
12. Provide clinical summaries for patients for each office visit
13. Protect electronic health information*

Question 7

What are the 9 Menu Objectives?

Answer 7

The Public Health objectives (of which 1-2 must be chosen), include:

1. Submit electronic data to immunization registries
2. Submit electronic syndromic surveillance data to public health agencies

The other menu objectives include: (3-4 must be chosen)

3. Drug formulary checks
4. Incorporate clinical lab-test results
5. Generate lists of patients by specific conditions*
6. Send reminders to patients for preventive/follow-up care
7. Patient-specific education resources*
8. Medication reconciliation
9. Summary of care record for transitions of care

Question 8

What is an EHR? What is the main advantage of it?

Answer 8

A real-time, pt-centered record that makes info available instantly.
It can be created, managed, and consulted by authorized providers across more than one HCO.

Question 9

What is Meaningful Use? What are some advantages?

Answer 9

It refers to the use of certified EHR technologies by HCP’s in ways that measurably improve quality and efficiency.
It engages pt’s and family, improves care coordination, and maintains privacy and security.

Question 10

What are the 4 major advantages of EHR?

Answer 10

Reduction in cost (later down the road)
Improved quality care
Promotion of EBP
Mobility of records

Question 11

What are some disadvantages of EHR?

Answer 11

Costs initially to set up
Time it takes to learn system
Differences btwn EHR products

Question 12

3 things you must do for meaningful use requirements:

Answer 12

Adopt an EHR
Implement an EHR
Upgrade to an EHR