Important Resources in Clinics

One of the resources within the clinical setting widely utilized for determining the diagnosis, assessment, and nursing care plan is the electronic health records. As the name suggests, electronic health records are digital forms of paper charts. One of the major hallmarks of this resource in meeting these needs is its ability to offer real-time, patient-centered records that instantly and securely avail patients’ health information to authorized users. Besides, electronic health records also contain the medical and patients’ treatment histories. Providers can make sound decisions promoting quality and safe care by noting these histories. Other than that, electronic health record systems are developed to traverse beyond the standard clinical information gathered in a clinical setting and, as such, inclusive of a more comprehensive view of a patient’s care. Some of the benefits that accompany the use of electronic health records include coordinated and efficient care, effective diagnosis of patients that reduce medication errors, and legible, complete documentation (Rathert & Porter, 2019).

The other vital resource that aids in determining diagnosis, assessments, and nursing care plans is the hospital’s library. The hospital’s library contains valuable resources such as medical and nursing publications on various subjects, including diagnosis, assessment, and nursing care plans, and access to electronic journals that offer valuable information on evidence-based practice. Besides, the hospital’s library also provides an ideal avenue free from noise and distractions in which providers from different disciplines can effectively collaborate to ensure patients are accorded individualized-centered care. Furthermore, the facility’s search engine further provides accessibility to all journals, even those whose accessibility is restricted, thereby ensuring that providers do not encounter barriers when researching the best treatment approach (Carnegie, 2021).

References

Carnegie, M. P. (2021). Evaluating Library Usage and Attitudes of Residents and Fellows: Results of 2017 – 2019 Surveys. Journal of Hospital Librarianship, 21(2), 141–157. https://doi.org/10.1080/15323269.2021.1899781

Rathert, C., & Porter, T. H. (2019). Seven years after Meaningful Use. Health Care Management Review, 44(1), 30–40. https://doi.org/10.1097/hmr.0000000000000168

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Important Resources in Clinics

Resources are an essential part of daily practice. Identify and describe two resources you have seen being used in the clinic that help determine diagnosis, assessment, or treatment plans. Citation and reference required.