After completing Chapter 1, the students will be able to:

1.1 Recall the brief history of electronic health records (EHRs).

1.2 Recall the history of standards development for the EHR and nursing’s role in their development.

1.3 Identify certification bodies for the EHR.

1.4 Identify the benefits of the EHR.

1.5 Describe government involvement in the EHR.

1.6 Describe the role of nursing informatics in healthcare.