You Want to Improve Acceptance of a New EMR/EHR

question 10

Multiple Choice

You want to improve acceptance of a new EMR/EHR. What strategies might you use to address the problem that staff think using a computer in care areas will limit their relationship with patients? Select all that apply.

• A) Use a system that relies less on typing and more on clicking, dragging and so on.
• B) Use hardware that is easy to carry and not large.
• C) Reassure staff that they are important.
• D) Limit how long a staff member can use the computer for documenting.
• E) Explain the benefits of using computers.

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