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What a Nurse Expects from an HMS/EMR

Written by Arun Joseph Varghese | Jun 24, 2021 5:11:35 PM

Nurses are the backbone of any hospital. They take care of patients, administer medications and help doctors make critical decisions for their health. The nurses' responsibilities can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. 

With an HMS/EMR system, nurses will have access to a variety of tools that will help them from the stress of tedious manual data collection tasks and manage patient care more efficiently while reducing stress levels so they can focus on what's important - taking care of the patient!

  1. The nurse should be able to access the EMR in a timely manner: 

Nurses work at a fast pace and require a large amount of data of various patients in a short period of time, but with a non-user-friendly system that takes more time for nurses would be of no use.

Nurses need quick, painless access to the most up-to-date information on a large number of patients. The best solution is HMS/EMR that generates real-time reports every time a new piece of vital data comes into the hospital and it provides all needed information regarding the patient's health.

  1. The system should allow for easy input of patient data and documentation: 

The time required to enter the data should also be minimized. Nurses should be able to enter data quickly, easily and without any distraction in order for them to focus on the other tasks required of a nurse that cannot be delegated.

The best solution is HMS/EMR which allows nurses to input patient records with ease regardless of their location as it operates via an interactive touch screen interface or handheld devices. 

  1. It should have an intuitive interface that is user-friendly and not overwhelming: 

The data entry and retrieving process should not be complicated. The system should be easy to use. The interface should provide a simple, clear, and clean layout where all the modules are easily accessible without having to scroll through different screens or windows.

The best solution is HMS/EMR that offers an intuitive user-friendly interface with minimal distractions for nurses who want ease of access in providing care for their patients.

  1. It should be compatible with other hospital systems, like lab results or pharmacy records:

Nurses require consolidated data from all the hospital systems. The system should integrate with other hospital systems related to providing care for patients, such as lab records and pharmacy dispensation.

HMS/EMR offers integrated data from all hospital departments and is compatible with most of them which make it easier for nurses who want quick access to important information.

  1. There needs to be a way to store and transfer all of the information so it can easily be accessed at any time by anyone who needs it:

Nurses work on shifts, it is important that the data are transferred to the nurses in the next shift without loss of information. Nurses must be able to leave notifications and comments for their colleagues who will be taking care of the patients during the remaining shift.

  1. Build confidence through training: 

They need to know how much training they will receive before being allowed on their own without supervision from someone else who knows how to use the software better than them.

Nurses need to feel confident in their abilities before they are left alone with the responsibility of managing an entire department or patients. They must be able to trust that they will know exactly what information is available, how it can help them, and where to find it when needed. The software should provide training for any new features that have been added.

Nurses are constantly being asked to do more with less and manage increasingly complicated patient care needs. This is why it’s important that they have the latest technology available to them, such as an HMS/EMR system. 

Good software will allow nurses to quickly access accurate information about patients without having to spend hours searching through paper charts or scrolling through multiple pages of a computerized database. They should be able to focus on providing quality healthcare rather than wasting time looking for records!

Nurses have a lot of expectations for HMS/EMR software, and we want to be sure you know what they are. If you’re looking for more information about the features that nurses typically need in their EMR system, book for our free demo. Let us help show you by scheduling your own personal demonstration with one of our expert consultants right now!

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