UMUC Family Clinic Case Study

ProEMR is an all-in-one solution that can meet all of UMUC Family Clinic’s current needs and has room to accommodate future needs. This program was developed by MD Synergy and can be used to meet all meaningful use requirements to be eligible for Medicaid. Several of the software/hardware requirements needed to implement this system are already in place, computers to run the program, internet, and local network. The only additional software the clinic needs is the ProEMR system itself.

Table of Considerations Area High/
Medium/
Low Rating or Not Applicable (N/A) Description of the Area Explanation for Rating /How you will address it (minimum 2 sentences for each) (minimum 2 sentences for each, linked to specific EHR technology solution proposed)
I. IT - Operational Safeguards

Identity Management & Authorization High Identity Management & Authorization is the ability to insure the person accessing the system is one, who they say they are, and two, authorized to access that program. In addition, this means terminating user account that are no longer authorized to access the system. As part of ProEMR’s Patient Portal feature, patients will be given a unique login and password that allows them to see their, and only their, medical information. In addition, hospital staff will also have will have unique logins that keep track of who made what change. This is rated “high” because it has to do with protecting patient information.
2. Training Programs High Training programs in the areas of security and privacy are required yearly by HIPAA. These trainings focus on the protecting of PHI from accidental exposer and increasing patient safety. ProEMR has training classes that will train staff how to implement and use the program. When staff is trained on this program it will include training on keeping information in this system secure and prevent breaches. This is rated “high” because it has to do with protecting patient