FSU-Pensacola
EMR-Teaching Documentation
1. Identify what we want our students to be able to do?
• Have access to the patient medical record.
• Document their patient encounters in patient medical records while on clerkships as well as in E*Value.
• Get feedback on their note documentation.
• Write a SOAPnote/progress note that meets the USMLE CS-2 requirements, plus accurately and succinctly communicates the visit in such as manner as another physician can take over the patient’s care.
• List and utilize major of the aspects of EMR that meets Meaningful Use criteria
o Identify the appropriate parts of patient depart process
• Identify the ethical issues surrounding the use of templates, copy and paste, so as to honestly and accurately document the systems reviewed and physical exams performed during an encounter
• Use the capabilities of an EMR to effectively manage chronic disease
• Use technology with patients in a patient centered way that does not detract from the Dr/Patient relationship and communication
2. Identify medico-legal restrictions and guidelines for student documentation
• Identify guidelines for medical students documentation in EMRs
o Cite CMS’s guidelines for teaching physicians
o Cite the recommendations from the AAMC Compliance Officer’s Forum in regards to medical student documentation in the EHR
o Recognize the practice guidelines from the ACE (Alliance for Clinical Education) statement on electronic health records
• Recognize the need for a student sign-on, and list possible options for providing student access or opportunities to document and get feedback on their documentation. (Excel template)
3. Identify criteria of a good note and use as a guide for providing feedback to students.
• Determine optimal frequency of review/feedback to achieve competent documentation during clerkship
4. Identify criteria of proper use of technology with patients and use as a guide for providing feedback to students.
References:
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