Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 146

As your acute care facility moves toward the adoption of an HER, your planning committee is trying to prioritize systems that will contribnute to patient safety. Your physicians have indicated readiness to enter data directly into the HER, and they acknowledge the need for decision support regarding drug dosages and contraindications. You think they are ready for a

Answer options

• A. computer-output-to-laser-disk system.
• B. electronic medication administration record system.
• C. electronic document management system.
• D. computerized provider order-entry system.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as a computerized provider order-entry system allows physicians to enter orders directly, which improves patient safety by providing decision support for drug dosages and identifying contraindications. Options A, B, and C do not offer the same level of direct input and decision support capabilities that are crucial for the physicians' needs in the EHR context.