What is electronic patient care reporting?

Electronic patient care reporting, also known as ePCR, is rapidly replacing the paper forms used by many medical professionals. Let’s take a moment to examine some of the benefits of ePCR.

It’s easy to see how electronic patient care reporting improves accuracy and legibility; no more difficulty trying to read an EMS or ER practitioner’s handwriting. But there are other significant benefits as well. Electronic patient care reporting systems turn records into data that medical professionals can use to improve patient care.

Essential benefits of electronic patient care reporting.

Electronic patient care reporting hardware and software dramatically improve the speed and accuracy of patient data collection and sharing. When using ePCR, medical professionals can easily access the latest information for a patient and provide the highest levels of care. Security and privacy features of modern ePCR systems help medical organizations comply with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.

Here is a list of some of the key benefits of ePCR:

• Better accuracy by enforcing the use of standardized terminology.
• Improved legibility because all records are typed, not handwritten.
• Patient group data can be sorted and analyzed by age, gender, health complaint, and medical history.
• Patient data is searchable, saving time when looking for specific details.
• Available patient data gathering hardware enables real-time vital information sharing.
• Electronic preservation of signatures and other critical data.

Whether using an off-the-shelf electronic patient care reporting software package or building a custom solution, be sure to include a secure e-signature tool. Take a moment to learn more about what’s possible with Acrobat Sign today.