HIT Technology—It’s a MUST for Kids with Special Needs

Do you have your HIT set up?

What’s HIT you ask?  Well, HIT stands for Health Information Technology.  It’s really a big deal. Health information technology (HIT) means to use health information in an electronic form on the computer/flash drive, app., etc.  Doctors can use HIT to prescribe medications, share information with other physicians and hospitals etc.  Families may be able to set appointments and store information.  Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are medical records available online to doctors, or through patient portals that families can access.  My dad has some medical concerns and he always carries some very detailed information in his wallet and he wears a medical bracelet.  He also carries a thumb drive with almost all of his medical history on it.    If a caregiver, or even a family member in a crisis needed to “recall” important medical information, it would be difficult—especially, in an emergency.  Get your information all in one place and in a format that can be easily accessed by those who need it.  Your precious child’s life just may depend on it.  Do it now!