Did you know that medical data entry errors contribute to over 250,000 deaths annually in the U.S.? This Short Course was created to help health administration professionals accomplish confident, compliant EHR navigation and data management.
EHR: Navigate Data & Compliance Confidently
EHR: Navigate Data & Compliance Confidently
This course is part of Optimizing the Clinic: Basics of Medical Office Management Specialization
Instructor: Hurix Digital
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Beginner level
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3 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Efficient EHR navigation relies on understanding standardized dashboard layouts and recognizing universal healthcare icons and data fields
Data entry accuracy is critical for patient safety and requires systematic verification processes to prevent medical errors
HIPAA compliance is built on the principle of minimum necessary access, requiring healthcare professionals to understand both technical safeguards an
Successful EHR management combines technical proficiency with regulatory awareness to ensure both operational efficiency and legal compliance
Skills you'll gain
- Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance
- Medical Records
- Patient Registration
- Data Entry
- Health Information Management
- Health Information Management and Medical Records
- Medical Office Procedures
- Electronic Medical Record
- Medical Privacy
- Health Informatics
- Data Quality
- Personally Identifiable Information
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This course is part of the Optimizing the Clinic: Basics of Medical Office Management Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, learners will master the foundational skills of EHR interface navigation by recognizing universal healthcare icons, understanding standardized data field layouts, and efficiently locating essential patient information within typical EHR systems.
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2 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this Module, learners will develop systematic data entry skills using verification protocols, error prevention techniques, and standardized healthcare templates to ensure accurate patient information that supports safe clinical care and operational efficiency.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments
In this Module, learners will master HIPAA compliance fundamentals by understanding PHI protection requirements, implementing security protocols for EHR access, and applying minimum necessary standards to ensure legal and ethical handling of patient information.
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2 videos2 readings2 assignments
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