How important are signatures on EMR documentation? I'm being instructed for the first time in all my years of coding that these are not necessary.
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Wiki Signature Requirements-How important are
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RebeccaWoodward*
True Blue
You're being told that a EMR record does not require a signature?? Where in the world did they get this information and could they possibly produce proof of their view?
http://www.cms.gov/transmittals/downloads/R327PI.pdf
http://www.cms.gov/transmittals/downloads/R327PI.pdf
j.berkshire
Guest
Absolutely not true. In fact, CMS has signature initiates out there and CERT is cracking down on signatures. See this CMS CR: http://www.cms.gov/transmittals/downloads/R327PI.pdf
EMR Signatures
Thanks a million for the information. Apparently the previous Palmett CMS info did not do the trick.
Thanks a million for the information. Apparently the previous Palmett CMS info did not do the trick.
jmoravecz
Networker
Signatures
Signatures are VERY important, including on EHR/EMR documentation. Specific requirements exist surrounding appropriate use of electronic signatures (they must be approved/authenticated, etc. . .)
Signatures are VERY important, including on EHR/EMR documentation. Specific requirements exist surrounding appropriate use of electronic signatures (they must be approved/authenticated, etc. . .)