OUTPATIENT ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD SYSTEM (OEMRS) is a software system that manages electronic medical records for patients and their families who receive health care services in outpatient settings, such as clinics, health centers, or home care. OEMRS can improve the efficiency and quality of health care by providing fast and convenient access to patient information, clinical decision support, and communication tools.

What are the benefits of OUTPATIENT ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD SYSTEM?

OEMRS can provide many benefits for health care providers and patients, such as:

• Reducing the costs and space required for storing and managing paper records.
• Enhancing the communication and collaboration among different providers and locations, as patient information can be shared and accessed remotely and securely.
• Supporting clinical decision making and diagnosis, as patient information can be compared, analyzed, and integrated with other systems, such as laboratory, pharmacy, or radiology.
• Improving patient safety and quality of care, as patient information can be updated in real time, alerts can be generated for potential errors or risks, and best practices can be followed.
• Improving patient satisfaction and engagement, as patients can access their own records, receive reminders, and communicate with their providers.

What are the features of OUTPATIENT ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD SYSTEM?

OEMRS can have various features depending on the needs and preferences of the users, but some of the common features are:

• Patient registration and scheduling, which allow the users to create and manage patient profiles, appointments, and referrals.
• Patient intake and assessment, which allow the users to collect and record patient information, such as demographics, medical history, allergies, medications, and vital signs.
• Clinical documentation and order entry, which allow the users to create and update patient records, such as progress notes, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and orders.
• Clinical decision support, which provide the users with guidance and recommendations based on evidence-based guidelines, protocols, and algorithms.
• Electronic prescribing and dispensing, which allow the users to send and receive prescriptions electronically, and to track and manage medications and inventory.
• Laboratory and imaging integration, which allow the users to order and receive test results electronically, and to view and annotate images.
• Billing and coding, which allow the users to generate and submit claims, invoices, and reports, and to comply with coding standards and regulations.
• Reporting and analytics, which allow the users to generate and view various reports and dashboards, and to perform data analysis and quality improvement.
• Patient portal and communication, which allow the patients to access their own records, request appointments, send messages, and receive education and feedback.