In today’s healthcare environment, clinicians spend a significant amount of time in the electronic health record coordinating patient care. Care teams collaborate and take detailed notes to paint a comprehensive picture of a patient’s history, clinical course and care plan.
However, many EHRs are accessed largely by desktop or laptop computers, which presents a challenge for clinicians who are often on the go. Fortunately, smartphone use in the acute care environment has become more widespread, providing clinicians with easier access to clinical documentation and data at the point of care.
Scaling an EHR platform to mobile devices allows users to move efficiently through the hospital, quickly make changes to a patient’s care plan, instantly contact care team members and reduce the physical and cognitive burden on clinicians. In particular, clinical applications designed for mobile devices that focus on communication and collaboration are the most affective because they extend the usability of the EHR, and this can mitigate burnout and fatigue.
To help providers make the most of their EHR, healthcare organizations should look for these qualities when considering a mobile communication platform.
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