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EHRs Can Improve Efficiency of High Volume Immunizations

EHRs Can Improve Efficiency of High-Volume Immunizations - Patagonia Health

When the FDA approved the COVID-19 vaccine in late 2020, public health clinics suddenly had a high volume of immunizations to distribute. The staggering number of vaccinations overwhelmed the clinics that didn’t have an efficient way of tracking and documenting their vaccinations. Ask yourself a couple of questions: Is your health department ready for another […]

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How EHRs Help Public Health Win the War Against TB

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Your public health department is most likely very aware of Tuberculosis, or TB. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a total of 1.6 million people died from TB in 2021 alone. They estimate one-fourth of the world’s population is thought to have the causative agent of TB (mycobacterium tuberculosis) and are at risk of […]

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How an EHR Improves Patient Care

how an ehr improves patient care

It’s no secret that an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system can benefit your clinic, but do you know how an EHR improves patient care? With advancements in technology and software continuously pushing out updates, the old way of note-taking and registration is over. There’s no more need for long, confusing forms that will only be […]

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Fentanyl Crisis – How an EHR Can Help

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One of the leading causes of drug overdoses today is fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Last year alone, 107,375 people died from a drug overdose in the United States. 67% of those deaths were from synthetic opioids. Unfortunately, this number has […]

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Community Violence: How an EHR can Help

EHR tools help communities experiencing violence

With community violence, specifically gun-related crimes, skyrocketing throughout the past decade, it is crucial for public and behavioral health organizations to have the assistance they need from tools and systems that can lift some of their burdens. Violence in the community you serve is a heavy issue that affects everyone. Your Electronic Health Record (EHR) […]

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