Discuss the considerations that must be met when setting up EPCS.
Answer the following questions in an essay format dedicating paragraphs for each question 1. Discuss the considerations that must be met when setting up EPCS. 2. How will you set up your prescription with within your EMAR to ensure your providers follow house bill 21? Hint what information is required on the prescription. Looking for 2 specific ones. 3. The chief of staff at ABC university hospital asks you about EPCS. You explain EPCS has had a rule since 2010 and some states have even mandated it. You explain that a good amount of the cost is in the purchase of the secure authentication solution. He asks what the options are for a provider? Which option would you recommend and why? He then asks if there is any ROI (return on investment) ROI = (Net profit/Cost of Investment) x 100? If not then why would we do this? 4. Explain from the prescriber, pharmacist, and patient perspective the benefits and downside of EPCS and House Bill 21. This question is open-ended on purpose. Please provide your own critical thoughts and insights based on your existing knowledge from this week’s readings.
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