Ch 2 Learning Objectives

• Define the term health record and examine its multiple purposes.
• Explain ownership of the health record.
• Describe the requirements and standards for the health record.
• Describe the paper health record's purpose, format, and features.
• Differentiate the types of data in the health record.
• Explain the importance of proper documentation in the health record.
• Describe the purpose, format, and features of the electronic health record (EHR).
  
• Compare and contrast the workflow of the paper health record versus the EHR.