SWOT Analysis Of The Application Of Electronic Medical Records

Abstract

The author discovered that, as of January 2023, the medical record system at Buton District Hospital had changed from a manual to an electronic one, particularly with regard to outpatient registration. The purpose of this study is to apply the SWOT method to examine the adoption of electronic medical records. This study employs a descriptive methodology along with a qualitative approach. The registration officer and the head of medical records served as the study's subjects. The electronic medical record system is the subject of this study. In this study, documentation studies, interviews, and observation are the approaches used to acquire data. the strength (strength) of the SIMRS GOS application, the willingness of human resources to implement electronic medical records, and the leadership support in implementing electronic medical records to improve patient care. These are the findings of this research regarding the SWOT Analysis of the Implementation of Electronic Medical Records. The lack of SOPs pertaining to electronic medical records, the unfulfilled IT infrastructure, the lack of specialized training for physicians regarding the implementation of electronic medical records, and the ongoing requirement for IT personnel to support the system are all considered weaknesses in the implementation of electronic medical records. Possibilities include simpler information retrieval, streamlined service procedures, and simplified officer work. Dangers (threats) include data loss if the device is not updated, corruption in the system, and difficulty processing services in the event of a power outage or server issue.