“In my consulting experience, I’ve seen several organisations incorporate the printing of paper reports, which replicate information that has been entered and is available with the electronic patient record.” Instead of electronic information, these reports are frequently reviewed, signed, and acted on. Despite the fact that the information contained in these reports was out of date the moment the report was printed, and that using the report for clinical workflow is an inefficient practise in and of itself, this method of clinical workflow is used in many hospitals across the United States. The decision to shape a paper-based workflow around clinical technology is motivated by an underlying fear.

There is also a lack of integration, which would otherwise allow this information to be available in electronic form.”

How can workflow analysis help nurses in the field?
Can paper-based workflows be adapted for use in clinical information systems? Explanation of your response
Assume you are the INS official in charge of implementing electronic records. What strategies could you employ to make the transition as smooth as possible?