INTEGRATION OF ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS (HER) ON HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AT AMINU KANO TEACHING HOSPITAL (AKTH) KANO
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The healthcare sector has been witnessing a proliferation of technological advancements aimed at optimizing healthcare delivery processes for both providers and patients. Among these innovations, Electronic Health Records (EHR) have emerged as a critical tool in digitizing patient information and improving care quality. However, the effective integration of EHR systems remains a challenge in many healthcare facilities, including Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) Kano. This study aimed to assess the integration of EHR and its impact on Health Information Management (HIM) practices at AKTH Kano. The study employed a descriptive approach using a questionnaire and a simple random sampling method to gather data from healthcare professionals at AKTH Kano. Out of the 114 questionnaires distributed, 94 were returned and analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency tables, percentages, and means. The findings indicated that while some respondents agreed that records management in AKTH is partially integrated, others disagreed with the notion that EHR is fully automated in the hospital. Additionally, a significant number of respondents believed that AKTH has not fully integrated EHR into its operations. Despite these challenges, the majority of healthcare workers at AKTH demonstrated good knowledge and positive attitudes towards EHR utilization. Based on the study findings, several recommendations were proposed. Firstly, the hospital management should prioritize the training and retraining of staff to effectively integrate EHR into daily workflows. Additionally, adequate provision of EHR equipment and infrastructure, including reliable power supply, is essential to support seamless EHR implementation and usage in the hospital setting. In conclusion, while challenges exist in the integration of EHR at AKTH Kano, there is a strong foundation of knowledge and positive attitudes among healthcare workers towards EHR utilization. By implementing the recommended measures, AKTH can enhance its EHR integration efforts and ultimately improve healthcare delivery outcomes for patients.
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