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Managing Patient Records and Charts

Last updated August 27, 2024

Maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records is paramount for delivering effective healthcare. PatientEdge provides a robust system for managing patient records and charts, ensuring a secure, organized, and efficient approach to storing, accessing, and documenting patient information.

Creating and Accessing Patient Records

  • New Patient Registration: When a new patient enters your practice, use PatientEdge to create a comprehensive patient record, capturing essential demographic information, contact details, insurance information, and medical history.
  • Patient Search: Utilize the search function within PatientEdge to quickly locate and access specific patient records, filtering by name, date of birth, or other criteria.
  • Viewing Patient Information: Once you've accessed a patient record, you can view their details, including medical history, medications, allergies, past appointments, and billing information.

Maintaining Patient Charts

  • Documenting Encounters: After each patient encounter, record detailed clinical notes, including the reason for the visit, examination findings, treatment plans, diagnoses, and medications prescribed.
  • Updating Medical History: As new information becomes available, update the patient's medical history, including diagnoses, procedures, surgeries, and medications.
  • Attaching Documents: Upload relevant documents, such as lab results, imaging scans, referral letters, or patient consent forms, directly to the patient's chart.

Chart Security and Privacy

  • HIPAA Compliance: PatientEdge adheres to strict HIPAA standards, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient information.
  • Access Control: Implement robust access controls to restrict access to patient records to authorized personnel, protecting patient privacy.
  • Audit Trails: Track all modifications and accesses to patient records to maintain a complete audit trail, ensuring accountability and security.

Streamlining Clinical Processes

  • Electronic Charting: PatientEdge's electronic charting functionality helps streamline clinical workflows, eliminating the need for paper records and enhancing documentation efficiency.
  • Reporting and Analytics: Generate reports on patient demographics, visit trends, and other key metrics from your patient records, providing valuable insights into your practice's performance.
  • Patient Portal Integration: Enable patients to securely access their medical records through the patient portal, promoting greater transparency and patient engagement.

PatientEdge as a Clinical Tool

By leveraging PatientEdge's comprehensive patient record management system, you can streamline clinical processes, prioritize patient privacy, and ensure the accurate and accessible documentation necessary for delivering high-quality healthcare.

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