Ehr Copy And Paste Safety
Summary
The article “NIST Weighs in on EHR Copy-and-Paste Safety,” discusses the dangers of providers using the copy-and-paste function within the electronic medical records. It also states ways in which the dangers can be avoided or happen less frequently. Many providers use copy and paste when completing their paper work within EHRs but it can cause some significant damage to the patients. The article stated that many times the provider doesn’t proof read the information after it has been inserted into the document, which can cause inaccuracy or missed data. It could also cause more life-threatening issues if the patient information is incorrect. The article suggests that if providers are going to use copy and paste they need to use it
The article “NIST Weighs in on EHR Copy-and-Paste Safety,” discusses the dangers of providers using the copy-and-paste function within the electronic medical records. It also states ways in which the dangers can be avoided or happen less frequently. Many providers use copy and paste when completing their paper work within EHRs but it can cause some significant damage to the patients. The article stated that many times the provider doesn’t proof read the information after it has been inserted into the document, which can cause inaccuracy or missed data. It could also cause more life-threatening issues if the patient information is incorrect. The article suggests that if providers are going to use copy and paste they need to use it