Electronic signature thrives in different environments.
Implementing electronic signature has been a positive experience for both our organizations. The benefits we sought were there, and unforeseen benefits surfaced. Five activities that facilitated the success of electronic signature at our two facilities were (1) flowcharting the electronic signature process prior to purchase and installation; (2) becoming familiar with legal requirements for electronic signature, and assuring that products under consideration meet these requirements; (3) gaining the support of medical staff leadership; (4) using a written agreement of password confidentiality and document responsibility with physicians; and (5) thoroughly training medical records staff, then establishing a positive one-on-one training procedure for physicians with a high degree of staff attention.
Methodist Health Group, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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D001319:Authorship; D002140:California; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D016494:Computer Security / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004282:Documentation / Q000592:standards; D016519:Hospitals, Religious; D008500:Medical Records Department, Hospital / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States