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Part III Standards for Compliance Figure 25.2 Electronic Health Records Decision Tree
Do we have an EHR system right now?
Yes
Are we planning to have an EHR in the near future?
Did our IT department develop it?
Yes Yes Built –
“Home-grown” EHR is in place. Work to include or add NCP/SL in updates to system design.
No Yes
Do we plan to buy our EHR?
No No Plans – No
Implement NCP/SL in paper documentation process.
No
Will Buy –
Work to include NCP/SL in initial configuration.
Did we buy it? Yes No Yes
Will our IT department develop an EHR?
No
What is the process for making
changes to the EHR system?
Will Build –
Where did we get our EHR from?
“Home-grown” EHR will be developed. Work to include NCP/SL in initial design.
Where will we get our EHR from?
Bought –
Work to include or add NCP/SL in updates to system configuration.
Will Build/Will Buy – Work to include or add NCP/SL in updates to EHR system design/ configuration.
Will Build/Will Buy –
Work to include NCP/SL in initial EHR system design/configuration.
Source: Reproduced with permission from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Electronic Health Records (EHR) Toolkit. Decision tree graphic. www.adaehr.com/decisionchart.cfm.