C803___Task_3_Paper_1.docx C803

C803___Task_3_Paper_1.docx  C803                                                                                                                                             Health Record Guidance and Cedar Bend Review  Health records (medical records) refer to a collection of data regarding a patients care.  The records contain information such as patient demographic data, history and physical findings, laboratory results, imaging results, medication history, vital signs and other pertinent medical findings.  Health records can be recorded and stored in different forms.  Paper records consist of handwritten notes usually kept in a physical chart.  Electronic records refer to a collection of health data that has been digitized and are stored in an application/computer system.  Hybrid health records are a combination of handwritten and electronic notes that are stored in multiple locations.  The main difference between electronic and paper records is the way they are stored.  Paper records require more staff to organize/process paperwork as well as storage (physical storage) for the records.  Electronic records are digitized and are stored in a computer system (logical storage).  Electronic records do not require extra staff to manage all of the paperwork.  Electronic records can be accessed on demand by logging into a computer system, whereas it is time consuming to locate paper records and ensure all of the contents are present.  Extra physical protection is also needed for paper records to protect agai