Joan Ash, Hardeep Singh, and Dean Sittig for the ONC / Tuesday, June 14, 2016 / Categories: EHR Selection and Implementation, EHR Implementation SAFER-8 Test Results Reporting and Follow-Up A Resource Developed by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology The Test Results Reporting and Follow-Up SAFER Guide identifies recommended safety practices intended to optimize the safety and safe use of processes and EHR technology for the electronic communication and management of diagnostic test results. Processes relating to test results are fragile, requiring careful planning, implementation, and maintenance to deliver correct information promptly to the intended recipients. In the EHR-enabled healthcare environment, providers rely on technology to support and manage the reporting and follow-up of test results. This guide offers recommended practices related to the content and communication of test results to the clinician, as well as recommended practices related to the documentation and follow-up of test results. Previous Article SAFER-7 Computerized Provider Order Entry with Decision Support Next Article SAFER-9 Clinician Communication Print 8171 Tags: ONCEHR ImplementationEHR SafetySAFER GuidesCPOETest Results ReportingPatient CommunicationPatient EducationAchieving Meaningful Use Documents to download SAFER - 8. Test Results Reporting and Follow-Up(.pdf, 2.27 MB) - 805 download(s) Related Resources Sensitive Information and the Electronic Patient Record Performance Measure Data Definition Worksheet FAQ: How will the upcoming changes to the Information Blocking and EHR certification requirements impact health centers? Lessons Learned in Social Need Screening Sample Information Blocking policies, procedures, and templates