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    To obtain certification for a new EHR system, the document discusses meeting three criteria from the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT), complying with meaningful use criteria from the EHR, gaining Joint Commission accreditation, and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals. Certification requires addressing certification standards from CCHIT and the Joint Commission, as well as federal meaningful use objectives for EHR systems.

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    To obtain certification for a new EHR system, the document discusses meeting three criteria from the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT), complying with meaningful use criteria from the EHR, gaining Joint Commission accreditation, and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals. Certification requires addressing certification standards from CCHIT and the Joint Commission, as well as federal meaningful use objectives for EHR systems.

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    Special Topics in Vendor-Specific Systems: Certification of Commercial

    EHRs

    Discussion Questions

    You have been asked to begin the process for obtaining certification of the new
    EHR system at your healthcare facility, from two organizations-- the Certification
    Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) and the Joint
    Commission. With specific examples, describe how you will achieve the
    following to achieve certification:
    Meet three (3) criteria of the CCHIT
    Meet meaningful use criteria for the EHR
    Obtain Joint Commission accreditation
    Comply with National Patient Safety Goals

    Health IT Workforce Curriculum Special Topics in Vendor-Specific Systems


    Version 3.0 / Spring 2012 Certification of Commercial EHRs

    This material (Comp14_Unit2) was developed by Columbia University, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
    Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000003.

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