Presentation to the Organization 

Hi, my name is Yadeisys. I will be presenting on the topic of eTAR which is abbreviated as electronic treatment administration and is a tool for electronic health records. The eTAR provides an authentic and comprehensive solution to the administration of medication and treatment with its availability in a web-based and offline application. Real-time recording, collection, and reporting of resident data are made possible by this application, which offers secure and practical access to resident medication records.

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Change in workflow with the Use of Evidence-Based Practice

EHR offers all the details and information that add to health results. Electronic records offer more effective patient information as compared to traditional documenting methods. By tracking all the changes over time, healthcare providers can obtain accurate analysis by viewing things like cholesterol levels, and weight. The eTAR data will aid primary care professionals in creating a better strategy for managing, preventing, and screening chronic diseases. eTAR data can be used for research (Zheng et al., 2020). 

The eTAR makes it easier for clinicians to see more patients by giving them better access to thorough patient histories that include clinical data, possibly saving doctors’ time spent on looking up results and reports. The perceived advantages include laboratory result availability, medication error alerts, remote access to patient charts, and reminders for preventive care. EHRs provide the resources that are needed to identify patient risks that will result in better quality care. Additionally, it enables medical professionals to concentrate on patients, which enhances the standard of care. eTAR system has greatly helped in changing the workflow of the organization (ARAS, 2021). Some examples are as follows:

• Electronic Medication and Treatment Administration and a user-friendly tool
• Quickly and immediately record the administration of medications and treatments.
• Clinicians will complete all the documentation on a single screen.
• At the point of care, adjustments to medications and treatments are reflected in real-time
• At the point of care, nurses can alter medications and treatments (discontinue, change the dosage, add, etc.).
• There are real-time drug interactions and alerts available at the point of care.
• Medication errors are decreased by missed and overdue medication alerts.

Evaluation of Workflow that Supports Strategic Plan

The organization’s strategic plan is also supported by the use of the eTAR system as it helps the organization in achieving better health outcomes in terms of patient care, safety, improved technology, and quality of treatment. This system improves the quality of care. It also results in better patient outcomes. It results in improved management. It causes a decrease in medication errors. It will also result in lesser pointless investigations. Due to this, interactions between primary care providers and patients would improve (Fuller, 2019).

Improved care

They not only simplify the work of healthcare professionals but also enhance patient safety and care. eTAR helps with clinical data management and makes more useful data available to healthcare providers. They also aid in speeding up laborious and time-consuming clinical processes (Lyles et al., 2020).

Improved Patient Outcomes

Patients will receive better medical care when medical professionals have complete and reliable information. Medical errors are easier to detect and less likely to occur due to eTAR, which also improves patient outcomes. It gives healthcare professionals to get information on patients’ medical history. Using this, healthcare providers can easily get to know about patient issues (Lindberg et al., 2020). 

To prevent more severe consequences for patients, eTAR can alert providers when potential safety issues emerge. The medications taken by the patient are tracked by an eTAR. Data about a primary care provider is stored in an eTAR. It notifies a clinician working in the emergency room, allowing staff to provide the patient with better care (Lindberg et al., 2020).

Workflow Changes for Stakeholders/Practitioners/End Users

An effective plan and strategy will be required for the successful implementation of the proposed eTAR system in the organization to improve patient safety and quality of care. Stakeholders, healthcare providers, and end users are directly impacted by the implementation of a new system in the healthcare department. It’s critical to have a clear strategy for how the project will advance the organization’s healthcare objectives when selecting an EHR system. To create a clear strategy, it is necessary to conduct an accurate assessment of an organization’s opportunities for its healthcare technology. One of the best information sources for choosing an EHR technology is key stakeholders. The stakeholders for the implementation of the eTAR system include clinicians, staff members, nurse informaticists, the billing team, the administration department, and lastly the marketing team. The opinion of all stakeholders regarding the implementation of the new system is crucial because all these stakeholders are directly impacted by the new system or change (Farre et al., 2019). 

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Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of involving clinicians in the selection process. Doctors and other medical staff members are important to take part in the selection process because they provide input into the design and process. The system should be tested by several clinicians before being purchased. If clinicians believe that chosen EHR meets their needs, their buy-in will rise dramatically. The front members (nurse informaticists) are major participants in the EHR selection process because they are in charge of entering the contact, billing, and demographic data for every patient who will be visiting the organization (Klecun et al., 2019). 

The members of the billing department are crucial to the EHR selection process as they play role in the payment process. Members of the administration team can be included in the EHR selection process to provide insight into the financial side of the process. The marketing team is also impacted by the decision of the new system. Some EHR systems have great features like automated scheduling and online patient portals that enhance communication between the patient and the physician. The team should promote these features because they represent excellent marketing opportunities. As the medical practice entails so much more than just patient care, these stakeholders are valuable when choosing an EHR. These people will contribute to the thorough analysis of practice needs (Cajander & Grünloh, 2019). 

There is also a social and psychological aspect in the process of introducing eTAR. It is important to consider the expectations and sentiments of stakeholders and end users regarding the new technology or system. Effective communication and knowledge of the new technology to stakeholders play a crucial role in workflow and decision-making (Cajander & Grünloh, 2019). 

Stakeholders Affected by the Change and Efficiency Gains

The research shows the positive impact and efficiency gains due to the implementation of the eTAR system. Prescription, dispensing, administering, and monitoring are the four interconnected stages of the medication use process in hospital settings. These involve a wide range of health professionals, paperwork, procedures, contexts, settings, and numerous interconnected processes, the interaction of which can lead to several risks and mistakes that could endanger patients. By lowering the risks of medication errors, increasing organizational effectiveness, and raising the performance of healthcare professionals throughout the medication process, eTAR systems can enhance patient safety and the standard of healthcare (Awad et al., 2021). 

This system assists medical professionals in safer care delivery. It enhances the convenience of health care and increased interaction between patients and providers. It also helps in the exchange of electronic data with patients and other staff members. This new system helps the billing team because it removes the need for paperwork and makes work easier. This system also helps the marketing team in getting revenue for the organization (Kruse et al., 2018). 

Decision-Making Rationale for the Workflow Changes

The rationale for the selection of this eTAR system is that it will improve the organization’s workflow and positively impact the stakeholders that are involved in the system. This system contains information on a patient’s medical history and the results of all the lab tests. It will help in the better workflow of the providers. This system helps in improving patient quality of care and increases the participation of the patient in the decision-making process. It will improve patient diagnosis and increase health outcomes that will help in practice efficiencies and cost savings (Wang & Laramee, 2021). 

Strategies to Maximize Efficiency, Safety, and Patient Satisfaction Using eTAR 

The demand for an online experience is rising, according to many healthcare facilities, even though their patients still prefer to schedule their appointments over the phone. Patients can schedule their visits from anywhere by using an online system to manage the doctor’s appointments, and the medical staff will be informed right away. It will set up alerts and reminders for staff members and patients using this strategy. One of the top issues facing healthcare facilities is data collection. As a result, this process is carried out manually, which is time-consuming and frequently error-prone. By putting checkpoints in the facility, we can solve this issue. Patients can save their information in this manner while awaiting their appointment. The medical staff will also benefit from time savings and information silos being avoided. This will boost team productivity and decrease the hospital’s use of paper (Baumann et al., 2018).

Conclusion

eTAR tool is a great alternative to paperwork. The eTAR provides an authentic and comprehensive solution to the administration of medication and treatment with its availability in a web-based and offline application. Real-time recording, collection, and reporting of resident data are made possible by this application, which offers secure and practical access to resident medication records.

NURS FPX 6412 Assessment 2 Presentation to the Organization

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