WGU TXM2 TASK 1: ESSENTIAL EHR FUNCTIONS IN ACUTE CARE SETTINGS |
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TXM2 — TXM2 TASK 1: EHR FUNCTIONS
TXM2 — TXM2 Task 1: EHR Functions
Toriel Vanterpool
Western Governs University
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[Shortened Title up to 50 Characters] 2
TXM2 — TXM2 Task 1: EHR Functions
A: List four electronic health record (EHR) functions needed by clinical end-users in the
acute care setting. The four essential HER functions for clinical end users in the acute care
setting are Results Management, Order entry/Management, Clinical Decision Support (CDS)
and Patient Support.
A1: Describe how each EHR function listed in part A could be used.
Results Management allows each clinician access to review and track labs and diagnostic images
in real time. It ensures follows with abnormal findings timely to better support clinical decisions.
The second EHR function being Order entry / Management is to have providers manually enter
and manage electronic medical orders more accurately which helps reduce errors cause by
illegible handwriting or a miscommunication between the ordering provider and clinic support.
“With a user-friendly EHR, your staff and providers can manage orders and results
electronically.” (Waters, 2020). The third essential EHR function is the CDS, Clinical Decision
Support, this function gives provers real time reminders of recommendations that help with
making decision for patient care. Finally, the last function of EHR is Patient Support. This
function helps motivate and encourage the patients to take part of their medical care by obtaining
educational materials and health information through portals linked to their charts. It also
provides strong communication with the patient and provider when discussing their care.
A2: Discuss one technological strategy that could be used when introducing new technology
to enable it to integrate with old technology in the acute care setting.
When introducing new technology in an acute care setting would be using the system integration
that specializes in consultants. They assist with strategic planning between new and old
technology. Another good way is to redesign the system and its workflow to better have a smooth
EHR platform that
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Question 1
Which of the following is considered the primary core function of an EHR system in an acute
care setting as defined by the Institute of Medicine (IOM)?
A) Strategic marketing management
B) Health information and data maintenance
C) Employee payroll processing
D) Food service inventory tracking
E) Public relations messaging
Correct Answer: B) Health information and data maintenance
Rationale: The IOM identifies health information and data as a core function, ensuring that
clinicians have immediate access to necessary information (such as diagnoses, allergies, and
lab results) to make informed decisions at the point of care.
Question 2
Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) is primarily designed to reduce which of the
following in an acute care environment?
A) The cost of hospital electricity
B) Patient wait times for parking
C) Medication errors related to illegible handwriting
D) The number of janitorial staff needed
E) The frequency of cafeteria menu changes
Correct Answer: C) Medication errors related to illegible handwriting
Rationale: CPOE allows providers to enter orders electronically, eliminating the safety risks
associated with interpreting handwritten paper orders, which is a leading cause of
medication errors.
Question 3
In the context of an EHR, what is the primary purpose of Clinical Decision Support (CDS)?
A) To automatically fire underperforming staff
B) To provide clinicians with filtered, patient-specific information to enhance healthcare delivery
C) To manage the hospital's social media accounts
D) To schedule physician vacations
E) To calculate the hospital's annual property taxes
Correct Answer: B) To provide clinicians with filtered, patient-specific information to
2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
TXM2 — TXM2 TASK 1: EHR FUNCTIONS
TXM2 — TXM2 Task 1: EHR Functions
Toriel Vanterpool
Western Governs University
, 2
[Shortened Title up to 50 Characters] 2
TXM2 — TXM2 Task 1: EHR Functions
A: List four electronic health record (EHR) functions needed by clinical end-users in the
acute care setting. The four essential HER functions for clinical end users in the acute care
setting are Results Management, Order entry/Management, Clinical Decision Support (CDS)
and Patient Support.
A1: Describe how each EHR function listed in part A could be used.
Results Management allows each clinician access to review and track labs and diagnostic images
in real time. It ensures follows with abnormal findings timely to better support clinical decisions.
The second EHR function being Order entry / Management is to have providers manually enter
and manage electronic medical orders more accurately which helps reduce errors cause by
illegible handwriting or a miscommunication between the ordering provider and clinic support.
“With a user-friendly EHR, your staff and providers can manage orders and results
electronically.” (Waters, 2020). The third essential EHR function is the CDS, Clinical Decision
Support, this function gives provers real time reminders of recommendations that help with
making decision for patient care. Finally, the last function of EHR is Patient Support. This
function helps motivate and encourage the patients to take part of their medical care by obtaining
educational materials and health information through portals linked to their charts. It also
provides strong communication with the patient and provider when discussing their care.
A2: Discuss one technological strategy that could be used when introducing new technology
to enable it to integrate with old technology in the acute care setting.
When introducing new technology in an acute care setting would be using the system integration
that specializes in consultants. They assist with strategic planning between new and old
technology. Another good way is to redesign the system and its workflow to better have a smooth
EHR platform that
, 3
Question 1
Which of the following is considered the primary core function of an EHR system in an acute
care setting as defined by the Institute of Medicine (IOM)?
A) Strategic marketing management
B) Health information and data maintenance
C) Employee payroll processing
D) Food service inventory tracking
E) Public relations messaging
Correct Answer: B) Health information and data maintenance
Rationale: The IOM identifies health information and data as a core function, ensuring that
clinicians have immediate access to necessary information (such as diagnoses, allergies, and
lab results) to make informed decisions at the point of care.
Question 2
Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) is primarily designed to reduce which of the
following in an acute care environment?
A) The cost of hospital electricity
B) Patient wait times for parking
C) Medication errors related to illegible handwriting
D) The number of janitorial staff needed
E) The frequency of cafeteria menu changes
Correct Answer: C) Medication errors related to illegible handwriting
Rationale: CPOE allows providers to enter orders electronically, eliminating the safety risks
associated with interpreting handwritten paper orders, which is a leading cause of
medication errors.
Question 3
In the context of an EHR, what is the primary purpose of Clinical Decision Support (CDS)?
A) To automatically fire underperforming staff
B) To provide clinicians with filtered, patient-specific information to enhance healthcare delivery
C) To manage the hospital's social media accounts
D) To schedule physician vacations
E) To calculate the hospital's annual property taxes
Correct Answer: B) To provide clinicians with filtered, patient-specific information to
