An electronic medical record (EMR) provides a legible, organized method of recording and retrieving a patient’s medical information. Though natural prose is an easy way for care providers to express their observations and thoughts, it does not lend itself to being easily transferable. It can be unstructured and susceptible to misinterpretation and can be a difficult form for extracting the key pieces of information that may be needed. A better way to manage information is within a structured format. Using forms and their respective reporting/analytical applications is the foundation of an EMR. Search the Internet for information on what an EMR looks like, as can be found at Electronic Medical Record Screenshots link: www.unicharts.com/emr-software-screenshots/emr_screenshots.html -Do an Internet search for patient encounter forms, such as can be found at the AAFP – American Academy of Family Physicians link: www.aafp.org/fpm/toolBox/viewToolType.htm?toolTypeId=12 -HCFA 1500 Claim Form link: www.mayo.edu/pmts/mc2300-mc2399/mc2323-12.pdf -1. Write 1 introduction paragraph (4 sentences) about EMR only. 2. Design a simple EMR by creating 1 form to enter patient data within a spreadsheet. Enter data in EMR spreadsheet that associated with 1 fictitious patient. Create 1 report view of patient data for 1 fictitious patient, and copy the spreadsheets into the Word document. Do not take screenshots. 3. In 1 paragraph (4 sentences or more), identify and explain the other types of forms that would be useful to further build out the simple EMR you constructed. 4. In 1 paragraph (4 sentences or more), identify and explain the requirements for unique and secure login functions for a Web-based EMR. 5. Write 1 concluding paragraph (4 sentences) about EMR only. Note: Answer in your own words or paraphrase your work. You can research on the Internet or books/journals & you can add additional references.

The paper will be discussing one the Nursing Core competencies which is SAFETY I will provide the introduction and the two main points for you to follow.

a. Times New Roman size 12 typeface (font) double spaced with 1-inch margins
b. No abstract
c. Correct APA format
d. Correct spelling, apostrophe use, grammar, paragraphing, and sentence structure
e. Contents must include Title Page, body of the paper (500–600 words including Introduction, two Main Points from your Professional Paper Worksheet outline, and Conclusion), and References page.
f. Two Main Points and Conclusion should be Level 1 headings. No Level 2 headings are needed for this short paper.
g. References should only include your Hood textbook and the assigned article for the competency approved by your instructor.

The references must come from thee text book : Conceptual bases of Professional Nursing 8th Edition by Lucy J. Hood the chapter which includes the info needed is chapter 19 pg 489-519. references must also come from a specific article which I will include in a file.

Introduction:
Safety is an important part of patient care. Patients seek medical attention because they are ill and they come to the hospital expecting healing results. When seeking care patients want to feel like they are in a safe environment. Safety is important to professional nursing because it is the nurse’s responsibility to do no harm and to ensure the safety of each and every patient he or she comes in contact with.

The next step is using the first and second main point and find information on the sub points, the sub points are bulleted.

First main point: Safe and effective patient care
• The delivery of quality healthcare
• The prevention of errors
• The appropriate completion of nursing tasks

Second main point: Nurses are the Key to patient safety
• Effective communication
• Proper delegation
• Proper organization

Conclusion ans summary statement: It is the nurse’s responsibility to ensure patient safety. Collaboration with other members of the healthcare team is essential to make sure that the patient is safe and effective patient care is provided.

There is a lot of work to be done when it comes to patient safety, appropriate measures always need to be taken to ensure the safety of the patients. Evaluating care, communication, and proper techniques all aid in the improvement of safety.