How to Standardize Electronic Medical Records

Abstract

Introduction: One of the key elements of success of health institutions is Standardization. This study introduces the methods and stages of electronic medical records standardization. Methods: The present study is a narrative review of the studies on the stages and methods of electronic medical records standardization. Results: The process of standardization of electronic medical records includes several phases in which demand for a standard stands in the first phase. In the next phases, standard is developed, turns to a prototype and will be examined. Finally, in case of obtaining positive results, it will be approved and disseminate. Conclusion: Standard developing organizations along with professional health care organizations play important role in standardizing electronic medical records. Nevertheless, a number of general standards of information technology had tremendous effect on developing health care information systems.

Keywords

• electronic medical record
• electronic health record
• standardization
• health information systems.