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The Mission System: An Electronic Health Record For Medical Treatment In Guatemala, Tawniece M. Curry
The Mission System: An Electronic Health Record For Medical Treatment In Guatemala, Tawniece M. Curry
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Problem: The introduction of an electronic health record (EHR) system has become an essential component in monitoring and tracking patient information in most developed countries but are difficult to implement in underdeveloped countries. Guatemala is a country with poor health care and limited resources for patient tracking and monitoring. An organization in Guatemala, Nursing Heart Inc. (NHI), provides care to over 40 underserved rural communities but lacks the ability to monitor and track patient information. In order for NHI to properly monitor and evaluate their programs and track patients’ continuity of care, the introduction of an EHR system is …