Abstract
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) promise improved information access, workflow automation, and better care coordination—factors that can markedly affect nursing efficiency. This paper synthesizes published evidence and Indian experience to examine how EHR implementation influences nursing workflows, documentation time, patient-safety tasks, and job satisfaction in Indian hospitals and health systems. We review national guidance and adoption roadmaps, summarize empirical studies on nurses' perceptions and time use, and highlight real-world implementations (government/municipal HMIS and private hospital initiatives). Findings indicate measurable gains (faster information retrieval, improved medication safety, better handoffs) but also persistent barriers (usability, interoperability, training, workflow mismatch) that blunt potential efficiency benefits. We conclude with practical recommendations for Indian hospitals and policymakers to maximize the benefits of digital records for nursing.
