HIMSS EMRAM 6 and 7 Stages explained in 60 seconds |

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HIMSS EMRAM 6 and 7 Stages explained in 60 seconds |
How to achieve HIMSS Stage 6 and 7

EMRAM Stage 6:
Physician Documentation (Structured Templates):
At this stage, hospitals have implemented structured templates for physicians to document patient encounters, ensuring the uniform capture of data.
Full Clinical Decision Support:

Hospitals at Stage 6 have full clinical decision support, which includes protocols and alerts that guide healthcare providers in making patient care decisions.
Closed-Loop Medication Administration:

This refers to the electronic management of medication administration from ordering to administration, ensuring that the right patient receives the right medication at the right time.
Clinical Data Exchange:

Hospitals at this stage are capable of exchanging patient information electronically, ensuring continuity of care across various healthcare settings.
Data Warehousing and Analytics:

Hospitals use data warehousing and analytics to aggregate and analyze clinical data, aiding in research and quality improvement initiatives.
EMRAM Stage 7:
Complete Electronic Medical Record (EMR):

Hospitals at Stage 7 have fully implemented and are utilizing an EMR system across all clinical departments.
Health Information Exchange (HIE):

Hospitals at this stage participate in health information exchanges, allowing them to share patient information with other healthcare organizations electronically.
Data-Driven Patient Care:

Patient care is informed by comprehensive data analytics, helping providers to make evidence-based clinical decisions.
Patient Access to Electronic Health Records (EHR):

Patients have online access to their electronic health records, allowing them to manage their own healthcare more effectively.
Precision Medicine and Personalized Healthcare:

Hospitals utilize data analytics and genomics to provide personalized healthcare, tailoring treatments to individual patients’ needs and characteristics.
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