"These kinds of presentations, with case studies, are very engaging as well as useful." - Reed Gelzer

"An excellent presentation!  Becky was very concise and informative in explaining EHR errors and ways to avoid them.  Really liked the case studies." - Rose H.

Title: EHR Errors – Ensuring Patient Safety

Presenter: Becky Byrns, CHDS, CHDP-S

Credit: 1 Medicolegal

Session Description: We will discuss the most common errors that can happen in an EHR system. We will go over the implementation of EHR in most clinic and acute care settings. We will talk about confidentiality within the EHR as well as protection of data. We will finish with strategies to ensure the safety and accuracy of EHR data.

Learning Objectives
1. Recognize the most common errors that occur in an EHR.
2. Hear about the importance of EHR implementation in most clinics and acute care facilities.
3. Learn about the importance of keeping EHR data accurate and confidential.

Bio: Becky’s current role is as Healthcare Documentation Program Manager at Penn Foster Group. She has been with Penn Foster Group for over 4 years. She has worked in healthcare documentation for over 25 years. Becky has created numerous courses to train students in EHR system navigation utilizing Penn Foster Group’s proprietary software EHR Go. Becky also serves on the Board of Directors at AHDI.

Recording Origination Date: April 12, 2024