Question? does anyone use paper charts AND an EMR with varying mix of both ? Somethings won't go into an EMR, but you still need to keep track of it. Or older medical charts that can stay paper as you transition to EMR ? Are there Medicare or private insurance standards that preclude the use of both for the same pt?
What do yall think?
After 4+ years I still have my belt (paper) and suspenders (EMR).
I carry a paper chart into the room and then write the notes in AC and print them out to place in the chart. Labs and other reports also go into both places.
Yes, I know it is double work and the paper chart takes up space, but I am comfortable with this system and presently have no plans to change.
The only confusion has been when an outside agency wants to review the "chart". Usually we just give them the paper chart, but I feel that my documentation would include both if challenged.
Greg
