In the hospitals, EHR are used extensively to enhance nursing documentation, reduce medication errors by setting alerts for counter indications, and to improve patient safety. Nurses are also able to do their job efficiently knowing that EHR can help provide a safer environment for both the patient and nurse.
EHR enhances the process of delivery for patient information, diagnosis of conditions and medication administration for patients.
For geriatrics patients nurses can also set alerts for patients who are at risk for falls and to remind those who need extra assistance while assisting with showering, bathing or other activities of daily living.
It is extremely important for nurses to document the right dosage of medications, counter indications and possible allergic interactions with certain types of foods. With EHR's there are alters that can reminds nurses of these indications to keep the patients out of harm and risks for further