Use of EHR Simulation in Dietetics Education Pam

Use of EHR Simulation in Dietetics Education Pam Towery Arkansas State University

Best Practice Session This presentation will demonstrate the use of EHR Go, formerly Neehr Perfect, for EHR simulation with dietetics education students. Learning outcome: Participants will be able to incorporate EHR simulation activities in the dietetics classroom to enhance student learning experiences.

Getting Started Web search for ideas Networking activities for colleague recommendations Demo reviews for three options Factors for consideration Features Accessibility Cost

Getting Started Decision on EHR Go Available support for faculty and students Complimentary faculty access Web based platform rather than software Access anywhere with internet connection Reasonable cost for students

Getting Started Curriculum RDN review Competencies Possible Life courses Cycle Nutrition MNT Assessment I/MNT II Practicum Best III or IV use for student cost

RDN Competencies CRDN 1. 6 Incorporate critical-thinking skills in overall practice CRDN 3. 3 Demonstrate effective communications skills for clinical and customer services in a variety of formats and settings CRDN 4. 4 Apply current nutrition informatics to develop, store, retrieve and disseminate information and data

EHR Go Features Patients Types or activities of activities Orientation Knowledge Skill Application Support Progress Bloom’s taxonomy of learning from basic to complex

EHR Go Features Templates 24 -hour for notes diet and nutrition recall ADIME note Initial nutrition assessment Nutrition NG care tube inserted/removed Measuring Nutrition SOAP oral intake focused physical exam note

EHR Go Features Life cycle nutrition Infants - older adults Cultural competency Race Ethnicity Gender Age Religion Sexual preference Disability Socio-economic status

EHR Go Features Conditions/diseases Cardiovascular Endocrine GI Musculoskeletal Neuro Renal Respiratory MNT

EHR Go Features Healthcare settings Inpatient Adult Pediatric Outpatient Clinic Birth center Long-term Pharmacy care

Assessment of EHR Go Quality cycle Plan Implement Revise Evaluate Revise Use QUALITY Evaluate for three semesters Expand activities & patients Collect student comments Implement

Assessment of EHR Go Student feedback Easy to navigate Great tool to use for in-class discussions Ability to see variety of patients Activities Split help connect the dots screen would be a help Costly for 12 -week subscription Collaboration with students from other disciplines would be beneficial

Assessment of EHR Go Implement earlier in program Incorporate more EHR activities Customize patient information Promote with other disciplines in College of Nursing and Health Professions Review new features fall 2018 IPE possibilities Continuity of care

Pam Towery, Ed. S, RDN, LD Program Director, Dietetics Arkansas State University ptowery@astate. edu

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