As you adopt new technology in your practice such as the electronic medical record (EMR), be sure to identify and resolve new liability exposures that arise.
Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) offers these 10 tips for avoiding documentation pitfalls related to electronic medical records. For more information about risk management, go to the TMLT website.
- Implement a strict policy regarding passwords and security.
- Ensure patient encounter records are locked.
- Be aware that templates can import old or inaccurate information.
- Make sure physician sign-off is clear.
- Review orders or e-mails before signing off with electronic signatures.
- Enable your software’s tracking mechanisms.
- Establish a system to appropriately capture paper and other external clinical documents.
- Make sure complete prescription information is captured in the EMR.
- Ensure records are backed up reliably.
- Make sure the records are complete when providing printed copies.
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Last Updated On
October 10, 2022
Originally Published On
March 23, 2010